Broke and brook
Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. Broke means abundance and brook means a flowing water body
- B. Broke means bankrupt and brook means a stream ✓
- C. Broke means fractured and brook means nonsense
- D. Broke means negotiate and brook means a stream
Correct Answer: B. Broke means bankrupt and brook means a stream
Explanation
To be 'broke' means having completely run out of money (bankrupt), whereas a 'brook' is a small stream.
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