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 newly married girl has to (A) adopt (B) adapt herself to the changed circumstances and new family members in her in-law’s family. (ii) At the farewell function, the principal gave us many pieces of (A) advice (B) advise. (iii) The new officer has (A) affected (B) effected many changes in the office. (iv) The subordinate staff (A) ought (B) aught to respect and obey the orders of its officer.

  1. ABBA

  2. BABA

  3. BBAA

  4. ABAA
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 In the sentence (i) the correct option is B. The verb adopt indicates choosing to make one’s own by assent. The verb adapt indicates to make fit by modification.

In sentence (ii) the correct option is A. The noun advice indicates recommendation regarding a course of conduct. The verb advise indicates giving someone a recommendation about what should be done. 

In sentence (iii) the correct option is A. The adjective affected indicates acting upon influence. Affect means to change, and usually refers to an emotion or symptom caused by someone. 

In sentence (iv) the correct option is A. The auxiliary verb ought indicates an obligation or duty. The noun aught indicates anything or everything. 

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