Multiple choice

Directions: For the word given at the top of each 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.

MESHMeaning| Usage| | 1. something made of a network of threads, wires, etc. | a. A sieve is made of wire mesh. | | 2. something that ensnares | b. The cogs don't quite mesh.| | 3. to engage | c. Don't get yourself entangled in this mesh of intrigue.| | 4. to harmonize, to fit in | d. We must ensure that our new plans mesh with existing practice. |

  1. 1. a
    2. c
    3. d
    4. b
  2. 1. a
    2. c
    3. b
    4. d
  3. 1. b
    2. d
    3. a
    4. c
  4. 1. c
    2. a
    3. D
    4. B
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'4', 'to fit in' clearly matches the sense in 'd'. This only stands true for option (2). Moreover '1' 'network… etc' clearly matches 'a'. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.

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