Multiple choice

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words/phrases marked as ‘A’ and ‘B’ that are italicised or highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase in each case to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options that follow, choose the correct one.

(i) Smoking was strictly (A) proscribed (B) prescribed by the management within the premises. (ii) Your daughter is very (A) affectionate (B) passionate as she is known for her hospitality and noble appearance. (iii) The minister wanted to pacify the union leaders and this was the (A) object (B) abject with which he invited them to dinner at his official residence. (iv) “Complete polishing these doors and windows (A) ere (B) air you go”, said the contractor to the workmen.

  1. BBAB

  2. AAAB

  3. BAAB

  4. AAAA
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Explanation

In sentence (i) the correct option is (A) because proscribed refers to forbiding the use of something, whereas prescribed means to direct or eastablish a rule or way.

In sentence (ii) the correct option is (A) because affectionate refers to someone feeling or showing affection, whereas passionate refers to having a keen desire for something.

In sentence (iii) the correct option is (A) because object refers to a goal or purpose, whereas abject refers to someone being miserable with no hope of improvement.

In sentence (iv) the correct option is (A) because ere refers to before, whereas air refers to the atmosphere of an open space.

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