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.

EVIDENCE

Meaning| Usage| | 1. information on which to base proof or to establish truth or falsehood| a. The house bore evidence of neglect.| | 2. a sign or indication| b. I had to give evidence in court because I witnessed the stabbing.| | 3. conspicuous, noticeable| c. I tried to allay her evident anxiety with a joke.| | 4. clear or obvious| d. The police were much in evidence at the large rally.|

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

The usage of meaning 1, 'information on which top base proud or to established truth or falsehood' is only in usage b. This matches pair 1b. Also, another pair that can be formed easily is 3c. These two help us to mark option (2) as correct answer.

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