Question

Choose the correct meaning of the italicized idiom/phrase.
The cooperation and esprit de corps between the soldiers and the officers was directly responsible for their victory.

• A. bravery
• B. loyalty
• C. subordination
• D. unity

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

unity

‘ Esprit de corps’ means a feeling of pride and mutual loyalty shared by the members of a group, hence the right meaning of this phrase is unity, as this feeling is shared by the entire group together, hence Option D is the correct answer.

Option A is incorrect because ‘bravery’ means to be bold and not scared and that is not what esprit de corps means.

Option B is incorrect because it is not just loyalty, but also pride and strength, hence it is unity.

Option C is incorrect because ‘subordination’ means a low rank, which is not related.