Question 18 of 24beginner💡 UnderstandMatching3 marks
Match the words in Column 1 to what they suggest in Column 2 in the context of the chapter.
(1)
arid
Answer
iii
(2)
concessional
Answer
i
(3)
gaunt
Answer
v
(4)
remote
Answer
ii
(5)
desolate
Answer
iv
Explanation
- Arid matches with (iii) farmland without much yield, as 'arid' means dry and barren, describing land that lacks water and productivity. 2. Concessional matches with (i) interest rate for the farmers, as it refers to a reduced or subsidized rate offered as a favour. 3. Gaunt matches with (v) farmer waiting for the rains, because 'gaunt' describes a lean, haggard, and worn-out appearance, typical of a worried farmer awaiting relief. 4. Remote matches with (ii) corner of the world, indicating a far-off, isolated geographical area. 5. Desolate matches with (iv) desert stretching far and wide, as 'desolate' means a bleak, empty, and deserted landscape.