Match the phrases in Column-A with their meanings in Column-B.

Column-A

Column-B

(i) broke out

(a) an attitude of kindness, a readiness to give freely

(ii) in accordance

(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.

Question

Match the phrases in Column-A with their meanings in Column-B.

Column-A	Column-B
(i) broke out	(a) an attitude of kindness, a readiness to give freely
(ii) in accordance	(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.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

Column-A	Column-B
(i) broke out	(c) began suddenly in a violent way Eg- A fire broke out in the neighbourhood a few hours back.
(ii) in accordance	(f) According to a particular rule, principle or system Eg – The laws are framed in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Constitution.
(iii) a helping hand	(d) assistance Eg – Many people lent her a helping hand in making the necessary arrangements for the event.
(iv) could not stomach	(b) was not able to tolerate Eg – The new teacher could not stomach a Hindu priest’s son sitting with a Muslim boy.
(v) generosity of spirit	(a) an attitude of kindness, a readiness to give freely Eg – She showcased a true generosity of spirit in helping the children at the orphanage event.
(vi) figures of authority	(e) persons with power to make decisions Eg – The Prime Minister is the major figure of authority in a Parliamentary form of governance.