Tick the correct synonyms of the words underlined. 1. Kalam experienced communal harmony. a) unity b) unity c) innocence 2. Jainulabdeen possessed great wisdom. a) inborn a) famous b) inborn c) sacred 3. Hindu families lived with their Muslim neighbours. a) cordially a) emotionally b) quietly c) cordially 4. Sivasubramania Iyer was not perturbed. a) worried a) flustered b) worried c) denied 5. Sivasubramania Iyer’s wife was very conservative. a) traditional a) traditional b) ideal c) liberal 1 LIVING AMICABLY Unit 3 Term 1, TNSCERT English Class 8
The Correct Answer and Explanation is:
Here are the correct synonyms for the underlined words in the sentences:
1. Kalam experienced communal harmony.
✅ a) unity
Explanation:
“Communal harmony” refers to a peaceful and cooperative relationship between different communities, especially religious or ethnic groups. The synonym “unity” captures this sense of togetherness and mutual respect. The other option, “innocence”, relates to purity or lack of guilt, which is unrelated to the idea of harmonious social relations.
2. Jainulabdeen possessed great wisdom.
✅ c) sacred is incorrect
✅ None of the listed choices are accurate synonyms for “wisdom.” However, if forced to choose from these, “inborn” might loosely connect to natural wisdom, though “wise” or “intelligent” would be better synonyms. The correct answer is missing in the list.
Explanation:
Wisdom refers to deep knowledge, good judgment, or insight. “Inborn” means innate or natural, which might describe a type of wisdom but is not its synonym. “Famous” means well-known, and “sacred” refers to something holy. Therefore, none are exact synonyms.
3. Hindu families lived with their Muslim neighbours.
✅ c) cordially
Explanation:
The sentence implies that Hindu and Muslim families lived together peacefully and respectfully. “Cordially” means in a warm and friendly manner, making it the appropriate synonym. “Emotionally” refers to feelings, and “quietly” refers to noise level, neither of which matches the intended meaning.
4. Sivasubramania Iyer was not perturbed.
✅ b) worried
Explanation:
To be “perturbed” means to be disturbed or anxious. So, “worried” is a correct synonym. “Flustered” can also mean agitated or confused, which is close, but “worried” directly addresses the sense of mental disturbance that “perturbed” conveys. “Denied” has no relevant connection.
5. Sivasubramania Iyer’s wife was very conservative.
✅ a) traditional
Explanation:
“Conservative” refers to someone who holds traditional values and is resistant to change. “Traditional” is the correct synonym. “Ideal” means perfect or best possible. “Liberal” is the opposite of conservative, meaning open to change or new ideas.
Summary:
- ✅ unity
- ✖ none match exactly (closest: inborn)
- ✅ cordially
- ✅ worried
- ✅ traditional
These choices reflect accurate meanings that help learners understand subtle word relationships in context.
