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English II · End Term · 7 Aug 2022 · May 2022 term

Question 20: What is the meaning of the phrase “in a nutshell”?

Question 20

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Listen to the audio sample and answer the given subquestions:

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What is the meaning of the phrase “in a nutshell”?

  1. A

    In spite of

  2. B

    In a single word

  3. C

    In the fewest possible words

  4. D

    In recognition of the lack of time

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Correct answer

  • C

    In the fewest possible words

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Question 20 of 65 in the IIT Madras BS English II (English 2) End Term paper sat on 7 Aug 2022, in the May 2022 term (IIT M FOUNDATION DIPLOMA ENDTERM QPD1 07 Aug 2022 IBA NS). It carries 2 marks.

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