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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
The pickpocket was brandishing a knife.
Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
The pickpocket was brandishing a knife.
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Solution
The correct option is D waving
‘Brandishing’ means waving a weapon to threaten. So, the correct answer is Option D, ‘Waving’. Waving
also means moving hands to and fro in motion. Option A, ‘Using’ is to take or
hold things for some purpose. Option B ‘Pointing’ means directing people’s
attention at something by holding finger towards it.. Option C ‘Showing’ means to display .
So, A, B and C are incorrect options as meaning of ‘Brandishing’ in the sentence. Correct answer
is option D ‘Waving’. The pickpocket was waving a knife to threaten.
‘Brandishing’ means waving a weapon to threaten. So, the correct answer is Option D, ‘Waving’. Waving also means moving hands to and fro in motion. Option A, ‘Using’ is to take or hold things for some purpose. Option B ‘Pointing’ means directing people’s attention at something by holding finger towards it.. Option C ‘Showing’ means to display . So, A, B and C are incorrect options as meaning of ‘Brandishing’ in the sentence. Correct answer is option D ‘Waving’. The pickpocket was waving a knife to threaten.
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