Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word:
The enemy’s attempt at a blockade of the port was unsuccessful.

A) Expedition
B) Opening
C) Landing
D) Closure
E) Probe

Answer 1

Hint:Synonym: are words that are similar meanings. Synonyms are used when you do not want to repeat the same word again and again.

Complete answer:

We have to find the meaning of blockade and the meaning of words that are given in the options. And both the words should have the same meaning or the exact sense.
Option A) Expedition – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of blockade is ‘exploring’ and this is not a synonym of the blockade. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘expedition’ and ‘blockade’ does not match.
Option B) Opening – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the opening is ‘it is a space or gap that allows passage’ and this is not a synonym of the blockade. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘opening’ and ‘blockade’ does not match.
Option C) Landing – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of landing is ‘bringing something to land’ and this is not a synonym of a blockade. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘landing’ and ‘blockade’ does not match.
Option D) Closure – Is the correct answer because the meaning of closure and blockade are the same i.e. the process of closing something. Thus, the meanings are the same and they can be used in place of each other.
Option E) Probe – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of probe is ‘investigation’ and this is not a synonym of the blockade. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘probe’ and ‘blockade’ does not match.
The enemy’s attempt at the closure of the port was unsuccessful.

Note: It is very important to know the meaning of synonyms and also to know the meaning of the words that are given in the options. And for this, your vocabulary should be very good. So work on vocabulary every day. Read every day, learn new words every day, look up words you don’t know.