Dictionary skill part-1( Word- head & plead )

 ·      A popular dictionary gives the following meaning for the word “head”. Match the meaning with the corresponding sentences given below.

                        

Meaning

Sentences

a.    Part of the body containing eyes, brain,   and face.

b.   Ability to reason, intellect, and imagination.

c.    Side of a coin with the face of a person.

d.   The chief of a team.

e.    Top or highest part.

 

 

 

        I.          You can find the title head of the face.

    II.          The thought never came to my mind.

        III.          Who is the head of your gang?

            IV.          We tossed a coin and it came down head.

      V.    Keep your head constant.

 

ANSWERS

Meanings

Sentences

a

V

b

II

c

IV

d

III

e

I

 

·      A popular dictionary gives the following meaning for the word “plead”. Match the meaning with the corresponding sentences given below.

 

 

Meaning

Sentences

 

a.    Make repeated urgent requests.

b.   To offer something as an explanation.

c.    To speak in court for or against somebody.

d.   To present a case to a court of law.

e.    To argue in support of something.

 


I. He pleaded for the modernization of the city.

       II.          They employed the best lawyer to plead their case.

     III.          The prisoner pleaded for mercy.

     IV.          The lawyer pleaded on behalf of the plaintiff.

       V.          He apologized for not coming to the party and pleading about work pressure.

 

ANSWERS

 

Meanings

Sentences

a

III

b

V

c

IV

d

II

e

I

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