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 crime is of huge proportions and the (A) perpetrators / (B) perpetuators must be brought to justice immediately. (B) Let us contribute our (A) might / (B) mite to the national cause. (C) The (A) billowing / (B) bellowing cow is really looking for its calf. (D) The politician has all along treated the constituency as his pocket (A) burrow / (B) borough.

  1. BBAB

  2. ABBA

  3. ABBB

  4. BBBA

  5. ABAA

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 Perpetrate is to commit a crime; perpetuate is to continue.Our small bit is mite.Billow is to surge or swell; bellow is the howl of an animal.Burrow is underground dwelling as of a rabbit; borough is a (human) township. 'Pocket borough' is idiomatic.