Multiple choice

Directions: For the word given above the table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1, 2, 3, 4) with their corresponding usage on the right (A, B, C, D). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched.

ADDRESSMeaning| Usage| | 1. a place where one lives or works| (A) He addressed himself to the chairman.| | 2. to indicate to whom and where something is to be sent| (B) We must address ourselves to the problem of unemployment.| | 3. to direct a speech to people| (C) Out address is 25 Church street, Centreville.| | 4. a formal word meaning to direct one's efforts or attention| (D) Address the parcel to my wife.|

  1. 1. A
    2. B
    3. C
    4. D
  2. 1. D
    2. B
    3. C
    4. A
  3. 1. C
    2. D
    3. A
    4. B
  4. 1. A
    2. B
    3. D
    4. C
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Look at statement (A), 'He addressed himself to the chairman'. It refers neither to place of living nor indicates to whom and where something is sent. Also, it is not a formal word instead it depicts directing a speech. This marks usage of meaning (A) as (3). Only in option (3), this combination has been provided which marks it as correct answer.

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