Directions Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the phrase in underline If none of opti...........

English (SSC) Idiom & Phrases

Directions: Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the phrase in underline. If none of option conveys the correct meaning, mark (E) as your answer. The options do not necessarily need to be grammatically correct.

The difference in the cultural relationship to punctuality is another stumbling block between India and Japan.

Consecration

Impediment

Slab of rock

Assistance

Explanation:

Stumbling Block: A circumstance that causes difficulty or hesitation.
Ex: The country's water shortage was a stumbling block to investors.
Consecration refers to blessing.
Assistance meaning help, is opposite to the correct meaning.
Slab of rock takes the phrase in the literal sense and is incorrect.
Only Impediment, meaning obstacle fits in.
Hence, option B is correct.