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 old man was so (A) week (B) weak that he could not even stand on his legs. (ii) Due to heavy rains, the upper (A) storey (B) story of the building gave way. (iii) In the modern world, real friends are (A) few (B) a few and far between. (iv) Please attach your (A) berth (B) birth certificate in original while applying for admission.

  1. BAAB

  2. AABA

  3. BBAB

  4. AAAB

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Week means the period of seven days and weak means feeble. Storey means level of building. Story means a tale/fable. Few means not many and a few means some. So, few is the correct option as per the context. Berth means position/place and birth means coming to life. So, birth certificate meaning life certificate is the correct option.