Question:
File —
(1) You will find the paper in the file under C.
(2) I need to file an insurance claim.
(3) The cadets were marching in a single file.
(4) File your nails before you apply nail polish.
(5) When the parade was on, a soldier broke the file.
File —
(1) You will find the paper in the file under C.
(2) I need to file an insurance claim.
(3) The cadets were marching in a single file.
(4) File your nails before you apply nail polish.
(5) When the parade was on, a soldier broke the file.
(1) You will find the paper in the file under C.
(2) I need to file an insurance claim.
(3) The cadets were marching in a single file.
(4) File your nails before you apply nail polish.
(5) When the parade was on, a soldier broke the file.
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Polysemy mastery involves recognizing both literal and metaphorical applications of a word across domains.
Updated On: Aug 11, 2025
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All five are correct:
- (1) "File" = folder of papers.
- (2) "File" = submit formally.
- (3) "Single file" = one behind another.
- (4) "File" = smooth or shape with a tool.
- (5) "Broke the file" = disrupted the formation.
- (2) "File" = submit formally.
- (3) "Single file" = one behind another.
- (4) "File" = smooth or shape with a tool.
- (5) "Broke the file" = disrupted the formation.
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