Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrases.

to take issue with

(i) to accept

(ii) to discuss

(iii) to disagree

(iv) to add

There is mention of three communities in the story: the Marathas, the Mughals, the Anglo-Indians. Which language do you think they used within their communities and while speaking to the other groups?

Do you think that the ruled always adopt the language of the ruler?

Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrases.

to give vent to

(i) to express

(ii) to emphasize

(iii) suppress

(iv) dismiss

Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrases.

to stand on one’s feet

(i) to be physically strong

(ii) to be independent

(iii) to stand erect

(iv) to be successful