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.




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.




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