Multiple choice

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases marked as ‘A’ and ‘B’ that are italicised 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) At the annual (A) fete (B) fate, the principal sent letters of invitation to all the new and the old students. (ii) Mr. Shakti is not even on the (A) rolls (B) roles of the staff and as such he cannot claim any damages for his terminations. (iii) Please ask the washerman to iron my (A) clothes (B) cloth first because I am getting late for the college. (iv) An ascetic keeps high (A) principals (B) principles in his life to attain salvation.

  1. BABA

  2. AAAB

  3. BBBA

  4. ABBA
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 The correct answer is option 2. In sentence (i), the correct option is A. Fete refers to a large elaborate party or celebration held out doors. Fate indicates things that happen to people.

In sentence (ii), the correct option is A. The verb rolls indicates the payroll. Role refers to the purpose or influence of someone or something.

In sentence (iii), the correct option is A. Clothes are the garments that are worn to cover the body and cloth is a single piece of fabric.

In sentence (iv), the correct option is B. Principals indicate the purpose or influence of someone or something in a particular situation. Principles are an important underlying law or assumption required in a system.

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