Question

Choose the word(s) that has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word / phrase in both the given sentences.
I. The morning was clear and warm and not a single flake of snow was noticed.
II. Santosh Yadav was the first Indian woman to ascend the Mt. Everest.
A) Climb
B) Scale
C) Level
D) Step

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are the words that have the same or exact meaning. Synonyms are similar in meaning and can be replaced with each other. For example: cold – freezing (meaning is same).

Complete step by step answer:
In this question, choose the word that has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word is used.
Option A) Climb – sis an incorrect answer because the meaning of climb is ‘to move up towards the top’ and this is not synonym of the italicized words flake and ascend. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option B) Scale – is the correct answer because the meaning of scale is ‘means to climb up a steep surface’ or ‘dry flake of skin’. Context of sentence I is that there was no scale of snow in the morning. Second sentence means Santosh Yadav was the first Indian woman to scale the Mt. Everest. Thus, this is the correct answer.
Option C) Level – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of level is ‘the amount size or number of something’ and this is not a synonym of the italicized words flake and ascend. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option D) Step – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of step is ‘the action of lifting one foot and putting it down in a different place’ and this is not a synonym of the italicized words flake and ascend. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

So, the correct answer is “Option B ”.

Note:
The word that has the same context as the italicized word in both the sentences is option B, scale. Option A 'climb' means to ascend or mount. Option C 'level' means measure or degree. Option D 'step' means a footstep or stairs. All these options A, C and D cannot be used on both the sentences together. So, the best fit is Option B, scale.