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) It is a usual habit with the politicians to come (A) late (B) lately at the public functions. (ii) My grandfather (A) expired (B) aspired after a long illness in a local hospital. (iii) Potters, weavers and carpenters are (A) artisans (B) artists. (iv) In the rainy season, do not walk (A) bare (B) bear footed on the grass as reptiles can harm you.

  1. BBAB

  2. AAAB

  3. AAAA

  4. BBAB

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

 The correct answer is option 3.  In sentence (i) the correct option is A. The adjective late indicates something that occurs after the usual or proper time. The adverb lately indicates something recent. 

In sentence (ii) the correct option is A. The verb expired indicates coming to an end. The verb aspired indicates having a great ambition. 

In sentence (iii) the correct option is A. The noun artisans indicates people skilled in applied arts. The noun artist indicates a person engaged in one or more of the activities related to art. 

In sentence (iv) the correct option is A. The adjective bare indicates without covering. The noun bear indicates a carnivore mammal.