In the questions given below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the underlined part of the sentence. Identify the phrase which can correctly substitute the underlined part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct, as it is, the answer should be 'no improvement is required'.

People always say that I look just like my mother, but I think I resemble my father

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  1. imitate
  2. match
  3. compare to
  4. no improvement is required

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Option 4 : no improvement is required
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The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e. 'no improvement is required'.

Key Points

  • The word "resemble" means to look or seem like someone or something. (समान दिखना या प्रतीत होना)
    • Example: Many people say that she resembles her mother.
  • "Imitate" means to copy the behavior, appearance, or manner of someone or something. (अनुकरण करना)
    • Example: Children often imitate their parents' actions.
  • "Match" means to be equal to something in quality, strength, or quantity. (मेल खाना)
    • Example: The curtains match the color of the carpet.
  • "Compare to" means to examine the similarities and/or differences between two or more items. (तुलना करना)
    • Example: In the essay, we compare the two novels to highlight their themes.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Imitate (अनुकरण करना): To copy the behavior, appearance, or manner of someone or something.
    • Example: Children often imitate their parents' actions.
  • Match (मेल खाना ): To be equal to something in quality, strength, or quantity.
    • Example: The curtains match the color of the carpet.
  • Compare to (तुलना करना): To examine the similarities and/or differences between two or more items.
    • Example: In the essay, we compare the two novels to highlight their themes.
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