Selecting Words, Phrases & idioms - English (MCQ) for Bank, MBA, CAT, MAT, GMAT, SSC for Q. 20893
Q. In the sentence given below, replace the underlined part with its alternate meaning. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (d) i.e. “None of these” as the answer.
Kiran was in high spirits, when he was called upon the stage to deliver his speech.- Published on 12 Apr 16a. was very cheerful
b. was highly depressed
c. was deeply engrossed in thoughts
d. None of these
ANSWER: was very cheerful
' in high spirits ' means he was in a very happy state of mind or was very cheerful.