CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE MAKING OF A SCIENTIST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In paragraph 21, what does the word “louse” mean in that context?
A
singular version of lice
B
bird
C
flake of protein
D
source of food
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A louse is a tiny insect that lives on the skin of animals and people. If you find a louse in your hair, you’ll have to treat your scalp to get rid of any of its friends that might still be lurking there. Since they tend to travel in groups, the plural form of louse, lice, is much more common than the singular.

Detailed explanation-2: -noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of LOUSE. [count] 1. plural lice /ˈlaɪs/ : a type of small insect that lives on the bodies of people or animals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Noun. louse (plural lice or louses) A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.

Detailed explanation-4: -/laʊs/ plural lice. a very small insect that lives on the bodies or in the hair of people and animals.

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