Question

Here are six sentences with some words in italics. Find phrases from the text that have the same meaning. (Look in the paragraphs indicated) 

(i) During monsoons it rains so heavily that tourists do not visit Coorg. (para 2) 

(ii) Some people say that Alexander’s army moved south ,along the coast and settled there. (para 3) 

(iii) The Coorg people are always ready to tell stories of their sons’ and fathers’ valour. (para 4) 

(iv) Even people who normally lead an easy and slow life get smitten by the high-energy adventure sports of Coorg. (para 6) 

(v) The theory of the Arab origin is supported by the long coat with embroidered waist-belt they wear. (para 3) 

(vi) Macaques, Malabar squirrels observe you carefully from the tree canopy. (para 7)

Answer 1

(i) keep many visitors away

(ii) as one story goes

(iii)are more than willing to recount

(iv) the most laid back individuals become converts to

(v) draws support from

(vi) keep a watchful eye