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 building branch of the Municipal Corporation (A) raised (B) razed many illegal constructions to the ground.
(ii) If a (A) strait (B) straight line stands on another (A) strait (B) straight line, the sum of the angles so formed is equal to 180o degrees.
(iii) An intelligent officer never loses his (A) temper (B) tamper with his subordinates over small matters.
(iv) The principal of the college is an (A) honourary (B) honourable man.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In the sentence (i) the correct option is B. The adjective raised indicates making a surface higher. The verb razed indicates completely destroying.
In sentence (ii) the correct option is B. The noun strait means a narrow body of water that joins two larger bodies of water. The adjective straight indicates something extending or proceeding in one single direction.
In sentence (iii) the correct option is A. The noun temper indicates a state of anger or annoyance. The verb tamper indicates to interfere with something in a way that damages it or has harmful results.
In sentence (iv) the correct option is B. Honourary indicates having or conferring distinction. Honourable indicates in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor, upright.