Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the sentence in which the word given below has not been used correctly.

AGGREGATE

  1. The aggregation of all his marks was 418.

  2. Granite is an aggregate.

  3. The builders used an aggregate of sand and rock fragments.

  4. In the aggregate, we have done well this year.

  5. The aggregate doesn’t gel with the sectional score.
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Explanation

Meaning of the term ‘aggregation’ in option (1) is a group or mass of distinct things or individuals. Instead of the word ‘aggregation’ one should use ‘aggregate’ to make sense. This marks option (1) as our answer.

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