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In each of the following sentences, and idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence.

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In each of the following sentences, and idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence.


Mrs.Nayak opened the discussion on the? alarming rate of poverty in India?-
1). Started the discussion
2). Gave her opinion in the discussion
3). Did not agree on the discussion
4). Welcomed the people to the discussion


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In the context of given sentence, 'to open' means 'to begin' or 'to start'.

So, the sentence can also be read as- 'Mrs Nayak started the discussion.....'

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Answered by on | Votes 0 |
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In the context of given sentence, 'to open' means 'to begin' or 'to start'.

So, the sentence can also be read as- 'Mrs Nayak started the discussion.....'




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