Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
1. Tenzing kicked steps in a long traverse.
(a) vertical movement
(b) horizontal crossing
(c) diving
(d) jumping
2. Something basic that was full of solace for me.
(a) pity
(b) neglect
(c) abandon
(d) consolation
3. It has its own aesthetics.
(a) fairness
(b) justice
(c) sense of humor
(d) sense of beauty
4. We removed our oxygen apparatus.
(a) implement
(b) tool
(c) equipment
(d) mask
5. Tamil is the touchstone that linguists must consult to understand the nature of development of Dravidian.
(a) base
(b) foundation
(c) criterion
(d) cradle
