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 thief was sent to (A) goal / (B) gaol for a year. ii. A (A) zealous / (B) jealous person can never be happy.

  1. AA

  2. AB

  3. BA

  4. BB

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

'Gaol' is the British spelling for jail (correct for prison context), while 'goal' is an objective. 'Zealous' means enthusiastic/fervent, while 'jealous' means envious. Since 'zealous' fits better with happiness than 'jealous', BB is correct.