Question

Match the dictionary definitions (A–D) of the word “Exceed” with the correct usage (E–H).

Dictionary definition		Usage
A. To extend outside of or enlarge beyond, used chiefly in strictly physical relations	E	The mercy of God exceeds our finite minds
B. To be greater than or superior to	F	Their accomplishments exceeded our expectation.
C. Be beyond the comprehension of	G	He exceeded his authority when he paid his brother’s gambling debts with money from the trust.
D. To go beyond a limit set by (as an authority or privilege)	H	If this rain keeps up, the river will exceed its banks by morning.

• A. a: A–H, B–F, C–E, D–G
• B. b: A–H, B–E, C–F, D–G
• C. c: A–G, B–F, C–E, D–H
• D. d: A–G, B–H, C–F, D–E

Hint:

For word–usage matching, focus on the core meaning in each definition and find the closest real-life example in the usages.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

- A matches with H: Extending beyond physical boundaries $\rightarrow$ river exceeding its banks. - B matches with F: Being greater than $\rightarrow$ accomplishments exceeded expectations. - C matches with E: Beyond comprehension $\rightarrow$ mercy of God exceeds finite minds. - D matches with G: Going beyond authority $\rightarrow$ exceeded authority by paying debts from trust. Thus mapping is: A–H, B–F, C–E, D–G.