Question

1.Choose the appropriate synonyms of the
underlined words.
He (i) waited a moment in (ii) surprise
wondering why she did not come (iii) nearer
and then (iv) maddened by hunger, he (v)
dived at the fish.
(I) (a)seized (b)dropped (c)eager (d)stayed
(II) (a)scream (b)shock (c)hunger (d) move
(III) (a)closer (b)rear (c)commence (d)longer
(IV) (a)inward (b)stand (c)insane (d)saddened
(V) (a)jump (b)quit (c)run (d)played

Answer 1

Answer:

• Synonyms are words almost neatest in meaning but they are ultimately different words from each other.

• Because here 'waited' and 'stayed' are different words but they are nearest in meaning.

• He (i) waited - stayed a moment in (ii) surprise - shock wondering why she did not come (iii) nearer - closer and then (iv) maddened - insane by hunger, he (v) dived - jumped at the fish.