Direction : In the following items a word is followed by four explanatory expressions. Choose the expression which best describes the word:

Tall tale

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  1. a tale that has gained popularity through wide circulation
  2. an account of the life of a patriot in the history of a nation
  3. an account that is fanciful and difficult to believe
  4. an account of a tale that takes far too long to deliver

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Option 3 : an account that is fanciful and difficult to believe
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The correct answer is 'an account that is fanciful and difficult to believe'.

Key Points        

  • Tall tale means an account that is fanciful and difficult to believe.(रोमांचक कहानी)
    • For example:  My uncle claims that he was raised in a drainage ditch, but it's just another of his tall tales.
  • By referring to the above explanation, it can be concluded that an account that is fanciful and difficult to believe is the appropriate option to be chosen as the best expression which describes the word.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.  

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