Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
The courage shown by the soldiers at this moment of crisis is exemplary.
a) admirable
b) clear
c) elementary
d) suitable

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 word ‘exemplary’ refers to something worthy of imitation and admiration. For example- exemplary behaviour.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'admirable', refers to something deserving of the highest esteem or admiration.
Therefore, option (a.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘exemplary’.

Option (b.), ‘clear', refers to something rid of obstructions.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘exemplary’.

Option (c.), ‘elementary', refers to something easy and not involved or complicated.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘exemplary’.

Option (d.), ‘suitable', refers to meant or adapted for an occasion or use; worthy of being chosen.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘exemplary’.

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