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 ordinance (A) / ordnance (B) displayed by the neighbouring countries is a wake up call to our government. II. A silent wife connotes (A) / denotes (B) danger. III. There are different kinds of wars the world continuously (A) / continually (B) finds itself engaged in. IV. The teacher censored (A)/ censured (B) the students for coming late.

  1. ABBA

  2. BBAB

  3. BABB

  4. BBBB

  5. ABBB

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

There is no executive order (ordinance) in I; only display of arms and ammunition (ordnance). Connotation applies for implied meanings of words or ideas, not of persons. Wars are not continuous (without breaks). Criticism is censure; censor is an inspecting authority.