GATE ME 2020 Set 2 — Question 4

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyVocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)Verbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

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In one of the greatest innings ever seen in 142 years of Test history, Ben Stokes upped the tempo in a five-and-a-half hour long stay of 219 balls including 11 fours and 8 sixes that saw him finish on a 135 not out as England squared the five-match series. Based on their connotations in the given passage, which one of the following meanings DOES NOT match?

Correct answer (B) squared = lost Solution In the context of sports, to 'square a series' means to level the score or tie the series (e.g., making it 2-2). It does not mean to lose. Therefore, option (B) is the meaning that does not match the connotation in the passage. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) squared = lost Solution In the context of sports, to 'square a series' means to level the score or tie the series (e.g., making it 2-2). It does not mean to lose. Therefore, option (B) is the meaning that does not match the connotation in the passage.

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