Question

Choose the correct synonym of the following word or phrase.
Wow, those are really cool sunglasses.
a) Slits
b) Slides
c) Shades
d) Boxes

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘sunglasses’ refers to a darkened or polarized spectacle, or tinted glasses meant to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun.

Complete answer:
 Let us look at the words given to us and select the word which is a synonym of the word ‘sunglasses.’ Option a ‘slits’ refers to a long narrow opening or cut. When referring to a piece of clothing, slits refer to cuts in clothing that expose material of a different color underneath or skin underneath. This is not the same as the meaning of the word ‘sunglasses’ Thus, the option ‘a’ is incorrect.
Option b ‘slides’ refers to smoothly moving along a surface, or against someone without any hindrance. It could also mean to drop by or show up somewhere. This is not similar in meaning to the word ‘sunglasses.’ Thus, option ‘b’ is incorrect too.
Option ‘c’ ‘shades’ refers to light or dark variations of color or darkness and coolness provided by a shelter or tree from light. ‘Shades’ is also an informal way of referring to ‘sunglasses. Thus, the option ‘c’ is the correct answer.
Option ‘d’ ‘boxes’ is the plural of the noun ‘box’ which refers to a cubical or cuboidal container made up of wood, cardboard, or any other material used for storing things. This is not similar in meaning t sunglasses. Thus, option ‘d’ is incorrect.

Note:
 The word ‘shades’ can have different meanings as mentioned above but it is used to refer to sunglasses informally. For example, ‘I forgot to carry my shades today.’ Here, the word ‘shades’ refers to sunglasses.