Question

Choose the correct synonym of the following word or phrase-
Look at the time! We should leave.
a) Speak
b) Split
c) Stalk
d) Side

Answer 1

Hint: The given word is ‘leave'. It means to go away from someone or something. For example, She left London on June 6.

Complete answer:
The given word ‘leave' is a verb. It may also mean – to allow or cause to remain. For example We should leave this conversation here. There are four different options given, we have to go and find out which one would be a perfect synonym for the given word.
Now, let us examine all the other options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Speak. It is a verb which means to say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling. For example: In his agitation, he was unable to speak.
Option ‘b’ is Split. It is a verb which means to break or cause to break forcibly into parts, especially into halves or along the grain. For example The ice cracked and split.
Option ‘c’ is Stalk. It is a verb which means to harass or persuade (someone) with unwanted and obsessive attention. For example : A cat stalking a bird.
Option ‘d’ is Side. It is a noun that means a position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point. For example : The town on the other side of the river. Hence, option ‘b' is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. You must know the meaning of all the words to find out the correct answer.