Question

Find the synonym of the underline word.
The speaker demonstrated her knowledge of the subject by an excellent speech.
a)Corrected
b)Created
c)Repeated
d)Showed
e)Proved

Answer 1

Hint:The given underline word is ‘demonstrated’.
The word ‘demonstrated’ means to show something clearly by giving proof.
Example: Both players demonstrated their ability to hit the ball hard.We will look for an option that describes the meaning of the given word in the best possible way.

Complete answer:
a)Corrected: The word ‘corrected’ means to tell somebody what mistake he/she is making or what faults he/she has.
Example: She doesn’t like having her pronunciation corrected.
Example: I corrected my watch by time signal.
This doesn’t express the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

b)Created: The word ‘created’ means to cause something new to happen or exist.
Example: We have created a special category for part-time workers.
Example: They believe that god created the world.
This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

c)Repeated: The word ‘repeated’ means to do something again or more than once.
Example: She gave repeated assurances of her loyalty.
Example: The boy repeated his question.
This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

d)Showed: The word ‘showed’ means to make something clear; to give information about anything.
Example: The X-ray showed a slight irregularity in one lung.
Example: He showed no mercy to his enemies.
This word expresses the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is the correct option.

e)Proved: The word ‘proved’ means to use facts and evidence to show that something is true.
Example: The lawyer proved the innocence of his client.
Example: In this country, you are innocent until proven guilty
This doesn’t express the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘d’.

Note: The word ‘demonstrated’ expresses to clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence and the word ‘showed’ expresses to make something clear.
Example: Their shameful silence clearly showed/demonstrated their ineptitude.
Some other synonyms of the word ‘demonstrated’ are reveal, display and express. Some antonyms of the word‘’demonstrated’ are hide , cover and protect. Example: I’ll show you how to load the software. He cannot hide his embarrassment.