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 Small militia units got together to __________ a large army. II The veteran tennis player announced his return to _________ in the match.

  1. constitute

  2. group

  3. game

  4. defeat

  5. form
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'form' fits both sentences with different meanings. In sentence I, 'form a large army' means to assemble, constitute, or organize a military force. In sentence II, 'return to form' is an idiom meaning to return to one's previous level of performance, skill, or competitive standard in sports. 'Form' conveys both assembly and performance state.

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