Multiple choice

Directions: In the question, there are three / four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

I. The clergy have been averse (A) / adverse (B) to accept any change in their system. II. The Foreign Minister advised (A)/ adviced (B) the government to initiate a comprehensive dialogue with its neighbours. III. The sermon struck a cord (A) / chord (B) in Mohit's heart and he decided to forgive the perpetrator (A)/ perpetuator (B) of the crime.

  1. AABB

  2. AAAB

  3. AABA

  4. BABA

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Averse is unwilling person; adverse is unfavourable circumstance or action. We are talking persons here. Adviced is ungrammatical. Chord symbolises emotion; cord a rope. A perpetrator commits crime, a perpetuator continues.