Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given idiom.

At the last hour

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  1. half
  2. eleventh
  3. sixth
  4. twelfth

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Option 2 : eleventh
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The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

  • The word "last hour" means the final moments or the very end of a period of time. (अंतिम समय)
    • Example: He submitted his assignment at the last hour.
  • "Eleventh hour" refers to the latest possible time before it is too late. (ग्यारहवां घंटा)
    • Example: They reached an agreement at the eleventh hour.

Hence, we can infer that the phrase "at the last hour" can be correctly substituted with "eleventh hour".

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Half (आधा): One of two equal or nearly equal parts.
    • Example: He ate half of the pizza.
  • Sixth (छठा): The position that comes after the fifth.
    • Example: She finished in sixth place in the race.
  • Twelfth (बारहवां): The position that comes after the eleventh.
    • Example: He was born on the twelfth of December.

 

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