Q. Choose The Most Appropriate Word-
The teacher is going to ……. al monile phones before passing out exams :
The sentence is:
"The teacher is going to ______ all mobile phones before passing out exams."
Confiscate means to take something away officially or by authority, especially because it is not allowed.
So, the teacher will confiscate the mobile phones before distributing the exam papers.
Meanings of the options:
(A) bestow ❌ – To give or present as a gift.
(B) consign ❌ – To send or deliver something to someone.
(C) constringe ❌ – To tighten or constrict (rarely used).
(D) confiscate ✅ – To seize or take away by authority.
Correct Answer: (D) confiscate ✅
Explanation by: Jyoti
The sentence is:
"The teacher is going to ______ all mobile phones before passing out exams."
Confiscate means to take something away officially or by authority, especially because it is not allowed.
So, the teacher will confiscate the mobile phones before distributing the exam papers.
Meanings of the options:
(A) bestow ❌ – To give or present as a gift.
(B) consign ❌ – To send or deliver something to someone.
(C) constringe ❌ – To tighten or constrict (rarely used).
(D) confiscate ✅ – To seize or take away by authority.
Correct Answer: (D) confiscate ✅