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English II · Quiz 2 · 13 Mar 2022 · January 2022 term · Set QPE2

Question 2: What does the phrase “gain a firm grounding” mean?

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Scenario I — Interview
[entering the room] Shrinidhi: Hello, Mr. Gunawardene. Hope you are well!
Boss: Hello, Ms. Shrinidhi, I’m well, thank you — please take a seat. How are you doing today? I hope you didn’t have any trouble getting to the right location.
[sitting down] Shrinidhi: I’m doing great, thank you so much! Getting here was quite easy for me — the instructions sent by the HR were very helpful.
Boss: I’m glad to hear that. Well, let’s get started then. Would you like to tell me about yourself? Shrinidhi: Sure. I graduated last year with a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Wellesley College, where I took to the specific field of human rights and international law quite quickly, and then pursued a research internship at the International Justice Organisation. Since graduation, I’ve been working as a fellow at ThinkAsia, a human rights organisation based out of Singapore. I’ve been looking to get involved in international law for a long-term role after my fellowship is done in four months, which is why I am looking to find work in a legal firm such as yours.
Boss: Great. We are a legal firm — quite different from the NGOs and human rights organisations you have worked with. Then why our firm? What about our firm interests you?
Shrinidhi: I’m interested in the legal work you do for conflict-ridden areas in the Asia-Pacific, especially South Asia. Although I have a human rights background, I want to gain a firm grounding in the legal aspects of human rights, which I hope to do at your organisation. Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

What does the phrase “gain a firm grounding” mean?

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Gaining a foundational knowledge in a particular subject

  2. B

    Understanding how to be rooted and humble

  3. C

    Gaining confidence and self-esteem

  4. D

    Pursuing an new degree

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Correct answer

  • A

    Gaining a foundational knowledge in a particular subject

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Question 2 of 40 in the IIT Madras BS English II (English 2) Quiz 2 paper sat on 13 Mar 2022, in the January 2022 term (IIT M FOUNDATION QUIZ2 EXAM QPE2 13 Mar 2022). It carries 2 marks.

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