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.

DRAG

Meaning| Usage| | 1. to pull along or move with difficulty or effort | a. Are you dragging your heels/feet in order to sabotage the deal?| | 2. to be deliberately slow or ineffective| b. Can you drag that heavy box outside? | | 3. to continue slowly in a dull manner; to prolong | c. Her illness really dragged her down.| | 4. to weaken or depress| d. The days drag by. |

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

For usage 'a', 'Are you dragging your heels/feet in order to sabotage the deal' the meaning suited is given in 2 'to be deliberately slow or ineffective' implying to cancel the deal. This marks '2a' as a required component in suitable order. This possible order is available only in option (1), which is therefore the answer.

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