Verbal Ability - Selecting Words - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Selecting Words - Section 1 (Q.No. 5)
Directions to Solve
Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
5.
The grapes are now ...... enough to be picked.
Discussion:
35 comments Page 1 of 4.
Kavya said:
1 decade ago
If both ripe and mature has the same meaning. Why can't we use mature instead of ripe in this sentence?
Pavan Bhushan said:
1 decade ago
Generally 'ripe' is used for fruits that are ready to be eaten. So it is the correct option.
Sundar said:
1 decade ago
Ripe: (of fruit or grain) Developed to the point of readiness for harvesting and eating.
Divya said:
1 decade ago
Ripe means fully grown and ready to be eaten and also suitable for something to happen.
Sumeet said:
1 decade ago
Ripe means totally build that is not defective. So that ripe is best option here.
Surajit Lima said:
1 decade ago
Once grapes ripe then only it enough to be picked. Ripe is the closest answer.
Gangadhar said:
1 decade ago
Ripe means the stage of the things ready to be eaten.
Almost near to fruits.
Almost near to fruits.
Devanshu said:
9 years ago
I think the second form should be used for ripe. Is this the second form?
BENHUR said:
9 years ago
Ripe meaning, enough to be eaten because the grapes are now ripe.
Pratyu said:
1 decade ago
For any fruits we use ripe only. i.e., which are ready to eat.
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