Multiple choice

Direction: The question has two statements. Each statement uses a pair of words marked (A) and (B), one of which will make coherent sense in context of the sentence. For each sentence choose the best fit and select the option that indicates all correct answers.

i. The newly elected MLA became an (A) ally / (B) allay of the ruling party ii. The school (A) choir / (B) quire won the first prize in the singing competition.

  1. AA

  2. AB

  3. BA

  4. BB

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

An 'ally' is a supporter/partner (makes political sense), while 'allay' means to reduce/something. A 'choir' is a singing group, while 'quire' is archaic/technical term for paper. Thus AA is correct.