English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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- English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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- Connotations & Denotations
English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Connotations & Denotations
Directions : In each of the following questions a sentence is given...
Directions : In each of the following questions a sentence is given with a word given in BOLD. Corresponding to each question three sentences are given with the use of the same word. From the options choose the sentences which give a DIFFERENT MEANING for the word used in the sentence above. The meaning used in the sentence(s) should be different from the one used in the main sentence.
The facial expression of the learned sage glimmered with the light of wisdom; it was beyond the comprehension of the common folk.
I. The students are directed to frame a sentence using the idiomatic expression given below.
II. Oil is extracted from the seed of this wild plant through the process of distillation or expression.
III. The sad expression on her face revealed that something was amiss.
Options
- AOnly I
- BOnly II
- COnly III
- DOnly I and II
Correct answer
D. Only I and II
Step-by-step solution
“Expresssion” in the given sentence means “a look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion”.
“Expression” in sentence I means “a word or phrase, especially an idiomatic one, used to convey an idea”.
“Expression in sentence II means “the production of something by pressing it out”.
“Expression” in sentence III means “a look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion”.
Obviously, sentence I and sentence II give a DIFFERENT MEANING for the word used in the sentence above.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
“Expression” in sentence I means “a word or phrase, especially an idiomatic one, used to convey an idea”.
“Expression in sentence II means “the production of something by pressing it out”.
“Expression” in sentence III means “a look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion”.
Obviously, sentence I and sentence II give a DIFFERENT MEANING for the word used in the sentence above.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.