Multiple choice

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 (A) way (B) weigh to the airport lies through this road. (ii) The south of the country always enjoys an (A) equable (B) equitable climate where it is rarely too hot and never too cold. (iii) Because of continuous and heavy rains the roots of old houses (A) gave up (B) gave in. (iv) The child wanted balloons and he (A) looked up to (B) looked into his mother for her to buy them.

  1. BBAA

  2. AABB

  3. AABA

  4. BBAA

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

The correct asnwer is option 3.

In sentence (i) the correct option is A. The noun way indicates the path of getting from one place to another. The transitive verb weigh indicates finding out the weight of somebody. 

In sentence (ii) the correct option is A. The adjective, equable means free from variation and marked extremes. The adjective equitable means something characterized by fairness or justice. 

In sentence (iii) the correct option is B. The transitive verb gave up indicates yielding control or surrendering. The verb, give in expresses something that happens after insistence or entreaty. 

In sentence (iv) the correct option is A. The phrasal verb looked up is used to indicates turning one’s expectations towards someone. The phrasal verb looked into indicates an inquiry or investigation of a matter.