NIMCET 2014 — English PYQ
NIMCET | English | 2014The ship was attacked by ________ near a deserted Island
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
burglars
- B.
gangsters
- C.
pirates
(Correct Answer) - D.
thieves
pirates
Explanation
Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
burglars- a person who commits burglary
gangsters- a member of a gang of violent criminals
pirates- a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
thieves- a person who steals another person's property, especially by stealth and without using force
or violence
As per the meanings and the description of the place, the correct choice will be the 3rd option
i.e. pirates.
Correct Sentence: The ship was attacked by pirates near a deserted Island.
Explanation
Let's look at the meanings of the given words:
burglars- a person who commits burglary
gangsters- a member of a gang of violent criminals
pirates- a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
thieves- a person who steals another person's property, especially by stealth and without using force
or violence
As per the meanings and the description of the place, the correct choice will be the 3rd option
i.e. pirates.
Correct Sentence: The ship was attacked by pirates near a deserted Island.
