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. For each sentence, select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentence. Then, from the options that follow, choose the correct one.

(i) The teacher was (A) looking through (B) looking sharp the answer sheets with a view to detect any flaws in his marking. (ii) The principal sent his (A) confident (B) confidant into the meeting of the teachers in order to obtain information about their activities. (iii) In the war, (A) canons (B) cannons were frequently used in order to let loose a rain of terror among the enemies. (iv) Many villages were destroyed and villagers uprooted due to the (A) irruption (B) eruption of the volcano.

  1. ABBB

  2. AAAB

  3. BBAB

  4. ABBA
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Explanation

 In sentence (i), the correct option is (A) because looking through indicates examining thoroughly, and looking sharp is used to indicate smartness and alertness in a person. In sentence (ii), the correct option is (B) because confidant indicates a person somebody trusts and discusses personal matters and problems with. Confident indicates self assured person. In sentence (iii), the correct option is (B) because cannon indicates a type of weapon and canon indicates a religious decree or a general rule. In sentence (iv), the correct option is (B) because eruption indicates outburst or a violent release. Irruption indicates a sudden appearance.

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