Multiple choice

Directions: The question consists of a CAPITALISED word followed by four possible usages. Choose the one which is the most unsuitable usage.

ALIEN

  1. We pulled out the alien vegetable.

  2. Fighting is alien to her nature.

  3. His behaviour will alien him from the family.

  4. Her opinions caused her alienation from her friends.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alien means 'other', i.e. something or somebody that does not belong to a homogenous group. All the options are correct, except where the word has been used in the noun form 'alien', in place of verb form ' alienate'.

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