Question

Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the given verb-
Resume
a) Begin again
b) Judgement
c) Summary
d) Long account

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the word 'resume' is 'continue after a pause'. For example, She resumed her speech after she got interrupted.

Complete answer:
The given word 'Resume' is a verb which means to begin again or continue after a pause or interruption. For example; A day later normal service resumed.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option 'a' is Begin again. It is a verb which means to continue the left work after any pause/brake/interruption. For example: If something goes wrong, begin again.
Option ’b’ is Judgement. It is a noun that means the ability to make considered decisions or come to a sensible conclusion. For example, an error of Judgement can be a lifetime punishment for anyone
Option 'c' is Summary. It is a noun which means a brief statement or account of the main point of something. For example, a summary of a chapter can be beneficial as it takes less time to explain.
Option 'd' is Long Account. It is an adjective which means an account involving such numerous separate items or complex transactions that a court of equity will refer to the account to a master, referee, or commissioner. For example a long account is a profit to the bank but tough to maintain.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct option. Here, the nearest meaning of 'resume' is 'begin again'. Hence, option 'a' is the correct option.

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