Strait vs Straight

Strait vs Straight

Strait: a narrow stretch of water connecting two seas.

For e.g:

1. The Palk Strait divides the two countries of South Asia.

2. The strait of Munnar is one of the most visited tourist destiations.

Straight: Extending in one direction only or in a particular position without a bend or a curve/ without delay or do it immediately/ clear and logical.

For e.g :

1. Students are expected to sit straight in the classroom.

2. My grandmother cannot stand in a straight position.

3. The Manager ordered the employees to get back to the work straight.

4. We had to move straight to the office.

5. I was demanded to give a straight explanation.

6. No body could give a straight solution to the problem.

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1. There are new controversies emerging between the countries regarding the _________ (strait/straight)
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2. Whoever gives a ______ answer will be rewarded immediately. (strait/straight)
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3. Ravi’s mom asked him to get back home ________ from the school (strait/straight)
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4. I expect a _________ forward reply for what has happened. (strait/straight)
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5. St. Thomas __________ is the longest one of its kind in India. (strait/straight)
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