Question

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option
A house where an eskimo lives is called a/an _________.
a) dower
b) igloo
c) mint
d) hamlet

Answer 1

Hint: This is a question of vocabulary. An Eskimo is a person who lives in ice-cold places like Antarctica. Their houses are not built of bricks or cement-like ours but made of ice blocks since that is the only material available there. Thus select the option which means a house made of ice blocks.

Complete answer:
Option b is the correct answer since an igloo is made of ice blocks and is the house where an Eskimo lives.
Option a is wrong because dower is related to the word dowry. Dower is a widow's share from the property of her husband. The dower was not enough for her and her child.
Option c is wrong because a mint is a place where the money is made. Mint is also a flavor used popularly in chewing gum. The government was criticized by the public for getting too many mints constructed to pay off the debt.
Option d is wrong. Hamlet is like a small settlement. It is usually situated in countries like Britain. It is not for people who live in ice-cold areas like Antarctica. The hamlet was set on fire when people suspected some people of practicing witchcraft.

Note:
 Such questions can be aced only if you have a good vocabulary. Good vocabulary can be increased by reading lots of books and articles. Even if you don't know the meaning of the option which is correct, you can eliminate options if you know the meaning of the words in the other options. But it is important you know the meaning of at least some options.