Multiple choice

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

ARGUE

  1. He has an argumentative nature.

  2. It won't help to argue the toss, as you can't change things.

  3. He argued me out of resigning my job.

  4. It is argued whether she actually said that.

  5. His manners argue a good upbringing.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

'Argued' in (4) is incorrect. The correct sentence would be 'It is arguable whether she actually said that'. This marks option (4) as the required answer.

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