Multiple choice

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one. (A) The engine rammed into a (A) stationary / (B) stationery train. (B) The (A) prostate / (B) prostrate gland may often cause complications among men in advanced age. (C) Behind the (A) mantle / (B) mantel of sternness lies the heart of gold. (D) The strike of (A) lightening / (B) lightning can be devastating indeed.

  1. BAAB

  2. AAAB

  3. ABAB

  4. BBBA

  5. BBAA

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B Correct answer
Explanation

 In a static state is stationary.The gland is prostate; prostrate is 'lie down stretched'.Mantle is a cloak; mantel is a shelf.Lightning accompanies thunder; lightening is something that lightens a burden.