Question

Choose the correct meaning of the phrase given below:
In full swing:
A) Cheerful
B) Appreciative
C) Somewhat deaf
D) Very active

Answer 1

Hint:A phrase is a group of words that express a concept and is used as a unit within a sentence. Eight common types of phrases are: noun, verb, gerund, infinitive, appositive, participial, prepositional, and absolute.

Complete answer:
The meaning of the phrase ‘in full swing’ is the highest level of activity. For example: After the strike it would be some time before production was in full swing.
Option A) Cheerful – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of cheerful is ‘noticeably happy and optimistic or happy or merry’, however, this is not the meaning of the phrase ‘in full swing’ because the meaning of the given phrase is very active and doing things with high spirit. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option B) Appreciative – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of appreciative is ‘feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure’ and this is not the correct meaning of the phrase ‘in full swing’ and this is an incorrect answer as the meaning of the given phrase is activeness in doing things. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option C) Somewhat deaf – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of somewhat deaf is ‘having difficulty in hearing’ and this is an inappropriate answer.
Option D) Very active – is the correct answer because the meaning of ‘very active’ is a synonym of the phrase ‘in full swing’ because the meaning is same. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘ D’.

Note:Synonym of the phrase ‘in full swing’ means instant, current or very active. So, Option D is the most applicable here as compared to any other option.