Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I There was a..........with the computer and we had to get it repaired. II The manager always finds........with his subordinates and keeps complaining about the quality of their work.

  1. problem

  2. flaw

  3. fault

  4. defect

  5. lapse
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'fault' works correctly in both contexts. In sentence I, 'fault with the computer' means a malfunction, defect, or technical problem. In sentence II, 'finds fault with' is an idiom meaning to criticize or complain about someone's actions or work. 'Fault' conveys both a technical error and the act of criticizing.

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