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 neighborhood chemist has an (A) amiable / (B) amicable demeanor. (B) The medieval forts invariably had high walls surrounded by a (A) moat / (B) mote. (C) The chairman never expected a (A) tepid / (B) torpid response of the Board to his proposals. (D) The speech was high in (A) turgidity / (B) turbidity, but low in content.

  1. AAAB

  2. ABBA

  3. ABAB

  4. BBAA

  5. AAAA

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E Correct answer
Explanation

 Amiable is a disposition; amicable is a situation.Moat is a water body; mote a tiny particle (mite).Tepid is lukewarm; torpid sluggish.Turgidity is high flown; turbidity sedimentation.