Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases marked as ‘A’ and ‘B’ that are italicized or highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options that follow, choose the correct one.
(i) The announcement at the railway station that the train would be coming on platform no. 2 instead of platform no. 1 invited the (A) intention (B) attention of the passengers.
(ii) The (A) main (B) mane aim of the students is to complete their studies and get settled in their life.
(iii) In the morning the (A) dew (B) due drops on the plants and flowers present a pleasant sight.
(iv) (A) Sweet (B) Sweat smelling flowers welcomed us into the garden where we went for a picnic.
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Correct answer
Explanation
In sentence (i) the correct option is (B) because attention indicates notice or interest whereas intention indicates purpose.
In sentence (ii) the correct option is (A) because the adjective main indicates primary or principal whereas mane indicates hair on an animals neck.
In sentence (iii) the correct option is (A) because dew indicates small drops of moisture or the moisture from the air that has condensed as tiny drops on outdoor objects and surfaces that have cooled, especially during the night. The adjective due indicates expected arrival.
In sentence (iv) the correct option is (A) because the adjective sweet indicates something pleasing to the senses. The noun sweat indicates the moisture that forms on the skin as a result of heat or streanous activity.