Directions : Given below are five sentences with underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The hundred-year old college building was now in a derelict state.
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Preserved for historical value
Incorrect AnswerUnsafe for occupation
Incorrect AnswerNeglected and broken down
Correct AnswerRetaining its original beauty
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Sentence Context:
The state of the old college building is being described as run-down.
- Underlined Word:
"Derelict" indicates neglect and a state of disrepair.
- Option 1: Preserved for historical value
This suggests care and maintenance, the opposite of "derelict."
- Option 2: Unsafe for occupation
While it might be true for a "derelict" building, it doesn't fully capture the meaning of neglect.
- Option 3: Neglected and broken down
This accurately describes "derelict," emphasizing neglect and deterioration.
- Option 4: Retaining its original beauty
This is the opposite of "derelict," indicating maintenance and preservation.
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