Metal, Medal or Mettle
Metal: It is a solid material generally possessing properties such as hardness, malleability, and ductility, with good electrical and thermal conductivity.
(E.g. Gold, Silver etc.)
a. Metal prices have fallen sharply in the past year, as manufacturing industry has sunk into deep recession.
b. If the metal were cheaper, designers and engineers would use it more frequently for their jobs.
Medal: It is a form of an award, generally round in shape and made of metal with an inscription or design made to commemorate an event such as a soldier, athlete, or scholar.
a. In the end the captain of the ship was awarded a medal for fulfilling his duties with care.
b. The Indian squad was able to fetch a good number of medals this time in the Commonwealth Games.
Mettle: A person's ability to deal with difficulties in a brave, spirited and resilient way.
a. The team showed their true mettle in the second half.
b. The Indian Cricket team must give its captain another chance to show his mettle.
Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right word. 1. Let's give him a chance to show his ___________ (metal / medal / mettle)
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View Answer / Hide Answer5. The Scientist prepared a new and stronger alloy from a combination of 5 __________ (metals / medals / mettles).
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