Question

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined phrases:

The cooperation and esprit de corps between the soldiers and the officers was directly responsible for their victory.

This question has multiple correct answers.

a. Bravery

b. Loyalty

c. Subordination

d. Unity

Answer 1

Hint: As has already been stated in the question, there are multiple correct answers. Therefore, we need to select the correct meaning of the French phrase of esprit de corps. The meaning has something to do with ‘spirit’ because of the word ‘esprit’.

Complete answer:

Esprit de corps means the spirit in a group of people which is significant of the great unity and honour in the group. Therefore, the correct answer to this phrase is in options d. 

Option a is irrelevant because it is not about bravery but more about the loyalty and unity of a group. It is about the enthusiasm exuded by them as a group. Bravery is an abstract noun which means to be fearless. 

Option b loyalty is an important quality among the cops, but the phrase means unity hence this is an incorrect statement.

Option c is subordination. This is absolutely wrong because subordination cannot be a reason for victory. Subordination means to be submissive to someone else. That means that you are willing to work under someone else’s orders.

The correct answer is option ‘d’.

Note: Please read the question carefully since sometimes answers are hidden within the question itself. The question has the clue of this answer having multiple right answers. Therefore, mentioning just one answer will be wrong.