Here are six sentences with some words in italics. Find phrases from the text that have the same meaning. (Look in the paragraphs indicated)
(i) During monsoons, it rains too heavily that tourists do not visit Coorg. (Para 2)
(ii) Some people say that Alexander’s army moved south along the coast and settled here. (Para 3)
(iii) The Coorg people are always ready to tell stories of their son’s and father’s valour. (Para 4)
(iv) Even people who normally lead an easy and slow life get smitten by the high-energy adventure sports of Coorg. (Para 6)
(v) The theory of the Arab origin is supported by the long coat with embroidered waist-belt they wear. (Para 4)
(vi) Macaques, Malabar squirrels observe you carefully from the tree canopy. (para 7)
(i) Keep away many visitors away.
Meaning- stay away to avoid a certain situation.
(ii) As the story goes.
Meaning- As a situation is told or rumored to be so
(iii) Are more than willing to recount.
Meaning -Happily ready to tell or describe people about a story or incident
(iv) The most laid-back individuals become converts.
Meaning – even the slow ones become high spirited.
(v) Draws support from.
Meaning – to take support from a fact or instance to prove something.
(vi) Keep a watchful eye.
Meaning – to observe something or someone very carefully.