Question

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

Dictionary definition		Usage
A. To derive by reasoning or implication	E	We see smoke and infer fire.
B. To surmise	F	Given some utterance, a listener may infer from it all sorts of things which neither the utterance nor the utterer implied.
C. To point out	G	I waited all day to meet him. From this you can infer my zeal to see him.
D. To hint	H	She did not take part in the debate except to ask a question inferring that she was not interested in the debate.

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

Hint:

Match the definition to the usage by focusing on the logical action performed in each example.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

- A matches with E: deriving by reasoning — smoke $\Rightarrow$ fire. - B matches with F: surmising implications from utterances. - C matches with G: pointing out zeal through an example. - D matches with H: hinting lack of interest through a question. Thus mapping is: A–E, B–F, C–G, D–H.