1. Match the phrases in Column A with their meanings in Column B. A B (i) broke out (a) an attitude of kindness, a readiness to give freely (ii) in accordance with (b) was not able to tolerate (iii) a helping hand (c) began suddenly in a violent way (iv) could not stomach (d) assistance (v) generosity of spirit (e) persons with power to make decisions (vi) figures of authority (f) according to a particular rule, principle, or system 2. Study the words in italics in the sentences below. They are formed by prefixing un – or in – to their antonyms (words opposite in meaning). • I was a short boy with rather undistinguished looks. (un + distinguished) • My austere father used to avoid all inessential comforts.(in + essential) • The area was completely unaffected by the war.(un + affected) • He should not spread the poison of social inequality and communal intolerance. (in + equality, in + tolerance) Now form the opposites of the words below by prefixing un- or in-. The prefix in- can also have the forms il-, ir-, or im- (for example: illiterate –il + literate, impractical –im + practical, irrational – ir + rational). You may consult a dictionary if you wish. _____adequate _____acceptable _____regular _____tolerant _____demanding _____active _____true _____permanent _____patriotic _____disputed _____accessible _____coherent _____logical _____legal _____responsible _____possible
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Answer:
Explanation:
The correct matches are as given in the following order,
a helping hand: an attitude of kindness, a readiness to give freely
( iii and a )
could not stomach: was not able to tolerate
(iv and b )
broke out: began suddenly in a violent way
(i and c)
in accordance with: according to a particular rule, principle, or system
(ii and f )
generosity of spirit : assistance
( v and d)
persons with power to make decisions : figures of authority
(vi) and e )
Answer:
Explanation:
The correct matches are as given in the following order,
a helping hand: an attitude of kindness, a readiness to give freely
( iii and a )
could not stomach: was not able to tolerate
(iv and b )
broke out: began suddenly in a violent way
(i and c)
in accordance with: according to a particular rule, principle, or system
(ii and f )
generosity of spirit : assistance
( v and d)
persons with power to make decisions : figures of authority
(vi) and e )