Multiple choice

Directions: In the question, the word at the top is used in five different ways, numbered (1) to (5). Choose the option in which the usage of the words is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.

ABANDONED

  1. The crew abandoned the ship that was on the verge of sinking.

  2. The match was abandoned due to heavy rain.

  3. The student abandoned the class without reason.

  4. Tina abandoned us throughout the party and kept company with the stranger.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Abandoned means given up, deserted - at a point of time, not in a period of time. In sentence (4) the word “ignored” should replace abandoned.

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