Question
Download Solution PDFDirections: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Cleaning this mess is a mammoth task.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is: Option 1 i.e., huge.
Key Points
- The word "mammoth" means something that is extremely large or massive in size. (विशालकाय)
- Example: The construction of the new bridge was a mammoth undertaking that required years of planning and resources.
- "Huge" refers to something very large or extensive in size or amount. (बड़ा)
- Example: The library has a huge collection of books spanning various genres and topics.
- Hence, we can infer that the nearest meaning to 'mammoth' is 'huge'.
Therefore, the correct answer is: huge.
Additional Information
Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:
- Quick (तेज़): Moving fast or doing something in a short time.
- Example: She gave a quick response to the question posed by the teacher.
- Easy (आसान): Achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.
- Example: The test was easy and most students finished it well within the allotted time.
- Intelligent (बुद्धिमान): Having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.
- Example: The intelligent student answered all the questions correctly and impressed the teacher.
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