Multiple choice

Directions: The question consists of a CAPITALISED word followed by four possible illustrations of its meaning. Choose the one which is the most suitable illustration.

ANOMALY

  1. A sudden paroxysm of behaviour, spurted at a gross blunder.

  2. Shamelessness in a one to one verbal encounter.

  3. An indifferent attitude expressed towards the things demanding attention.

  4. A humorous, never serious person suddenly starting to behave very seriously.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

'Anomaly' literally means departure from regular arrangement or general rule, abnormality. So, a sentence which gives two contrasting situation can be correct answer. Option (1) depicts a state of excitement and not of anomaly. The term which can be used to remark option (2) is impudence or brazenness. The attitude as expressed in option (3) is that of nonchalance, impassibility. Only option (4) depicts state of animality.

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