Question

Choose the word(s) that has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word /phrase in both the given sentences.
I. The organisation was established at the beginning of this century.
II. The little boy could not twist the cap off the bottle.
A) Break
B) Turn
C) Swing
D) Crack
E) Dawn

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are the words that have similar meaning or same meaning. And synonyms are the words that can be used in place of each other. For example: synonyms of beautiful are pretty and adorable.

Complete step by step answer:
We have to find the meaning of beginning and twist and the meaning of words that are given in the options. And both the words should have the same meaning or the exact sense.
The meaning of beginning and twist is ‘expected development of an event’. And we have to find the correct answer from the options given whose meaning is the same as the beginning and twist.
Option A) Break - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of break is ‘separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain’ and this is not the synonym of the word beginning and twist. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option B) Turn – is the correct answer because the meaning of turn is ‘turning or revolve’ and this is the synonym of the word beginning and twist as they all have the same or similar meaning and they can replace each other as they have the same meaning. Thus, this is the correct answer.
Option C) Swing - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of swing is ‘move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis’ and this is not the synonyms of the word beginning and twist. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option D) Crack - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of crack is ‘slightly broken or fractured’ and this is not the synonym of the word beginning and twist. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option E) Dawn - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of dawn is ‘day break or sunrise or break of day’ and this is not the synonym of the word beginning and twist. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

So, the correct answer is “Option B”.

Note:
Synonyms and antonyms are two words. Synonyms express the same or similar meaning of the word whereas, the antonyms are the words that express the opposite meaning of the word. In this question, the synonyms of Beginning and Twist is ‘turn’ because they have the same meaning. Antonym of the word Beginning and Twist is conclusion. Thus, Option B is the correct answer as compared to any other option.