Multiple choice

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words/phrases marked as ‘A’ and ‘B’ that are 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 family was (A) disconcerted (B) discomfited at the unexpected news. (ii) Personal hygiene requires that one should (A) pair (B) pare one’s nails properly. (iii) The teacher ordered the students to keep (A) quiet (B) quite. (iv) The principal reprimanded the peon when the peon did not (A) wring (B) ring the bell on time.

  1. BBBA

  2. AABB

  3. ABAB

  4. BBAA
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Disconcerted' means troubled or bothered and 'discomfited' means to prevent. So, the correct option is disconcerted, i.e. the family was troubled at the unexpected news. 'Pair' means two/duo and 'pare' means to cut/shave. One should cut/pare one's nails. 'Quiet' means to not make noise. Students are asked to make no noise, i.e. keep quiet. 'Wring' means to squeeze out and 'ring' means to make a ringing sound. In school, you ring the bell.

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