CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Words to knowGAMUT means:
A
the entire range of something
B
being physically fit
C
causing great pain or distress
D
the ability to read and write
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -synonyms for wide-ranging all-around. comprehensive. extensive. global. all-inclusive.

Detailed explanation-2: -From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englisha whole range/series/variety etc (of something)a whole range/series/variety etc (of something)LOT/LARGE NUMBER OR AMOUNTused to emphasize that there are a lot of things of a similar type There are a whole range of sizes to choose from.

Detailed explanation-3: -encyclopedic in American English 2. Also: encyclopaedic, encyclopedical, encyclopaedicalSYNONYMS 2. all-embracing, all-inclusive, exhaustive, wide-ranging.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some common synonyms of range are compass, gamut, orbit, scope, and sweep. While all these words mean “the extent that lies within the powers of something (as to cover or control), ” range is a general term indicating the extent of one’s perception or the extent of powers, capacities, or possibilities.

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