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) Since we have shifted to our new residence, you are requested to note down our (A) knew (B) new address and phone numbers. (ii) Do not (A) hop (B) hope about the grass in the rainy season lest you should be bitten by any insect. (iii) When shall we (A) meat (B) meet next to share our joys and old remembrances? (iv) The enemy (A) wrecked (B) recked the ship by using bombs.

  1. BBAB

  2. ABBA

  3. BBAA

  4. BABA

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In sentence (i), the correct option is (B) because new indicates the most recently acquired status. Knew refers to having information committed to memory. In sentence (ii), the correct option is (A) because hop refers to jumping or leaping. Hope refers to a feeling that something desirable is likely to happen. In sentence (iii), the correct option is (B) because meet indicates getting together. Meat is edible animal flesh. In sentence (iv), the correct option is (A) because wrecked means destroyed. Recked indicates caring about something.