QUESTION:
Choose the correct alternative from the options given below to fill in the blank:
‘Crocodile tears' implies _____.
(A) Expression
(B) Tears of animal
(c) False tears
(D) Very painful expression
ANSWER:
Option | Word/Phrase | Explanation |
(A) | Expression | Incorrect. While "expression" refers to showing emotions, "crocodile tears" specifically means showing false emotions. |
(B) | Tears of animal | Incorrect. "Crocodile tears" is an idiom and doesn't literally refer to tears of an animal. |
(C) | False tears | Correct. "Crocodile tears" means showing fake or insincere emotions, often to deceive others. |
(D) | Very painful expression | Incorrect. "Crocodile tears" refers to false or exaggerated expressions of sadness, not necessarily painful emotions. |
Correct option: (C) False tears
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