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.

PITH Meaning| Usage| | 1. the soft, spongy tissue inside some stems and the skins of some fruits. | a. A pith helmet protects you from the sun. | | 2. a dome-shaped hat made of dried pith| b. This pith article contains all you need to know| | 3. the most important part of something, the essence | c. The pith of her speech was that we need to plan ahead.| | 4. concise and full of meaning; terse | d. The pith inside orange peel usually taste bitter. |

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

'1' (spongy tissue …same fruits) matches with ('orange peel') 'd'. '2' (hat) matches 'a' (helmet). Similarly, 3 matches C & 4 matches 'b'. Hence, (4) is the relevant answer.

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