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.

ADMINISTERMeaning| Usage| | 1. to govern, control, direct or manage| (A) A judge will administer the oath of the office to the president| | 2. short for administration| (B) She will administer first aid to the victim at the scene of the accident| | 3. a formal word meaning to give; to put into action| (C) Take these forms to admin| | 4. to supervise the taking of an oath| (D) Executives must have administrative abilities|

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

(A) A judge will administer the oath of the office to the president, neither means to govern, control nor the word is used for administration. Meaning (3) is partially correct but meaning (4) is exact match with A. So, look for options, which give us combination '4a'. Only (2) and (4) are deemed 'valid'. Usage (B) “She will administer first aid to the victim at the scene of the accident', means to give as given in meaning (3). This marks out option (2) as correct answer for our question.

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