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) When the old man coughed, the servant (A) fetched (B) brought cough syrup to give it to him to ease his coughing. (ii) The Gram Panchayat donated (A) ceiling (B) sealing fans to the Govt. Primary School to enable the students to avoid the heat of summer. (iii) The capseller rested under a tree and the (A) cool (B) cold breeze lulled him to sleep. (iv) Many (A) emigrants (B) immigrants from India have settled in England and are doing a roaring business there.

  1. BBBB

  2. BBAA

  3. AAAA

  4. AABB
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In sentence (i), the correct option is A because to fetch refers to go after and bring back something, cough syrup in this case. Brought refers to carrying something to a place.

In sentence (ii), the correct option is A because ceiling refers to the overhead surface of a room where the fan is to be put, whereas sealing implies a tight closure that prevents the entrance or escape.

In sentence (iii), the correct option is A because cool breeze refers to breeze giving an impression of coldness, whereas cold refers to an uncomfortably low temperature.

In sentence (iv), the correct option is A because emigrant here refers to somebody who leaves a place permanently, especially his native country, to go and live elsewhere, whereas immigrant is a newcomer to a country.

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