Question

Choose the correct synonym of the following word or phrase.
Let’s go to the pub for a quick beer.
a) quilt
b) quick one
c) queue
d) fast fast

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’.
Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.

Complete answer:
In the given question, the phrase ‘quick beer’ refers to consuming an alcoholic drink in a small-time duration.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'quilt', refers to bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given phrase ‘quick beer’.

Option (b.), ‘quick one', informally refers to an alcoholic drink that is rapidly consumed.
Therefore, option (b.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given phrase ‘quick beer’.

Option (c.), ‘queue', refers to a line of people or vehicles waiting for something.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given phrase ‘quick beer’.

Option (d.), ‘fast fast', refers to doing something double quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form).
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given phrase ‘quick beer’.

Note:
If you don’t know the definition of the given phrase and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given phrase in a sentence. Substitute the given phrase with each option and choose the one which does not conflict with the context provided by the given phrase.