Question

Choose the best word or phrase which best completes the sentence. Choose from (A) – (D).
In the old days people believed that the world was flat and ships would fall off the _ _ _ _ _ _.
A. Boundary
B. Edge
C. Border
D. Limit

Answer 1

Hint:Phrases are words or idioms that are not meant to be taken literally and usually have a traditional meaning behind them. One must find the meaning of the given options.

Complete answer:
Option A) Boundary - This option is incorrect because Boundary means a line which marks the limits of an area; a dividing line, a point or limit that indicates where two things become different. It cannot be the meaning of a given phrase. So, this option can be eliminated.

Option B) Edge – This option is correct because edge means the outside limit of an object, area, or surface, the outer or furthest point of something. This option is related to the given sentence. Thus, option B is correct.

Option C) Border- This option is not correct because Border means a line separating two countries, administrative divisions, or other areas. It cannot be the meaning of a given phrase. So, this option can be eliminated.

Option D) Limit - This option is not correct because Limit means a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.It cannot be the meaning of a given phrase. So, this option can be eliminated.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘B’.

Note: We can also find the meaning of the given phrase by simply comparing the meaning of the base word. These words do not mean the same as the given phrase and hence cannot substitute for it. Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.