Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised bold part of the sentence:
"I have learnt a great deal working in factories, and for a time I've been a weaver. Here are my testimonials, Mr. Davis."

• A. credentials
• B. tokens
• C. testaments
• D. witnesses

Answer 1

The correct option is A credentials

Option A: 'Testimonials' are 'formal statements testifying to someone's character and qualifications'.

'Credentials' are 'documents proving a person's identity or qualifications'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option A is correct.

Option B: 'Tokens' are 'things serving as visible representations of facts, qualities or feelings'.

Option C: 'Testaments' means 'evidence of specified facts, events or qualities'.

Option D: 'Witnesses' refer to 'people who have seen an event, typically crimes and accidents, taking place'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'testimonials'.

So, options B, C and D are wrong.