Question

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
FRAGMENT
A. Dissection
B. Cut
C. Crumble
D. Scrap

Answer 1

Hint: There are millions of words in a language and every word has a meaning which signifies what the word denotes. Meaning is intended to communicate something.

Complete answer:
 Each word has a specific meaning of its own. Also, same words may mean different things depending upon the context in which it is used. A word has its own meaning. We cannot place a word freely in a sentence. The word has to compliment the meaning of the sentence. Now, to find out which of the given words will fit in the provided sentence, let us look at the context and also the meaning of the given words as options.
Fragment refers to the broken small part or separated from something. The origin of the word is from French.
“Look at the small fragments of pottery.”
So, now we must go through the meaning of the words given as an option to find out which word best expresses the meaning of the fragment.

Dissection: It refers to the action of dissecting a body or plant to study its internal parts.

Cut: It refers to dividing something into pieces with a knife or other sharp implement.

Crumble: It refers to breaking something into small pieces.

Scrap: It refers to a small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

From the above explanation, we can identify the answer of the given question. The word that best expresses the meaning of fragment is option C i.e. crumble.


Hence the correct answer is option ‘C’

Note:Whenever you get confused with the meanings of the word, always look through a dictionary. Try to answer the question only when you are clear with the meaning or else it will be difficult for you to find the correct answer.