Multiple choice

Directions: The question consists of a capitalised word followed by five possible illustrations of the meaning. Choose the one, which is the most suitable illustration.

ANOMALY

  1. A sudden paroxysm of behaviour spurted at a gross blunder.

  2. Shamelessness in a one to one verbal encounter.

  3. An indifferent attitude expressed towards the things demanding attention.

  4. A humorous, never serious person suddenly starting to behave very seriously.

  5. A paraglider landing into the river.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

'Anomaly' literally means departure from regular arrangement or general rule, i.e. abnormality. So a sentence which gives two contrasting situations can be the correct answer. Option (1) depicts a state of excitement and not of anomaly. The term which can be used to reflect option (2) is impudence or brazenness. The attitude as expressed in option (3) is that of nonchalance, impassibility. (5) could be accidental or by design. Only option (4) depicts state of anomaly.

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