CDS 2026 (I) English, question 14

Topic: Synonyms

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Directions · Q11 to Q20

In the following items select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q14

The Professor assured us that her class lectures would be interspersed with practical demonstrations.

  1. (a) isolated
  2. (b) explained
  3. (c) combinedCorrect answer
  4. (d) supplied

Solution.

Answer: (c) combined

  1. Interspersed with means placed among other things at intervals.
  2. The practical demonstrations would be mixed in with the lectures, so combined is the nearest meaning.