Question

Match the 'Synonyms' :
 

'A'		'B'
(i)	debut	(a)	previous
(ii)	received	(b)	God
(iii)	former	(c)	got
(iv)	deity	(d)	first performance

Hint:

When matching synonyms, if you are unsure about a word, try to use the process of elimination. Match the words you are certain about first, which will leave you with fewer options for the more difficult words.

Answer 1

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The task is to match each word in column 'A' with its synonym (a word with the same or similar meaning) in column 'B'.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
(i) debut: This word means a person's first appearance or performance in a particular role. In column 'B', (d) first performance is the correct synonym.
(ii) received: This is the past tense of 'receive', which means to be given or presented with something. In column 'B', (c) got is a common synonym.
(iii) former: This adjective is used to describe something that existed in the past. In column 'B', (a) previous is the correct synonym.
(iv) deity: This word refers to a god or goddess. In column 'B', (b) God is the direct synonym.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct pairs are:
(i) debut - (d) first performance
(ii) received - (c) got
(iii) former - (a) previous
(iv) deity - (b) God