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 principal illicited (A) / elicited (B) police protection against vandalism. II. He rose to the rank of a kernel (A) / colonel (B) before he retired from the army. III. The novel is a classical (A) / classic (B) and I recommend that you read it. IV. The aisle (A)/ isle (B) is far removed from the mainland.

  1. BBAB

  2. BBBA

  3. BABB

  4. ABBB

  5. BBBB

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

I. Illicit is illegal; elicit is to seek.

II. Kernel is the centre part of a nut; colonel is a military rank.

III. Classical is traditional; classic is a class apart.   IV. Aisle is a passage; isle is a tiny island.