Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, the word in bold is used in four different ways, numbered 1 to 4. Choose the option in which the usage of word is incorrect or inappropriate.

Drift

  1. That argument has caused a drift between the two families.

  2. His actions nevertheless suggest certain openness to the positivist drift to the times.

  3. The boat had drifted away into the night.

  4. Did you get the drift of his argument?
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The word in (1) should be 'rift', not 'drift'. Hence (1) is the answer.

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