Multiple choice

Directions: For the word given at the top of the table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (1, 2, 3, 4) with their corresponding usage on the right (a, b, c, d). Out of the five possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usage correctly matched. CHICANERY

Meaning | Usage | | 1. Mislead by concealing the truth | (A) The thief was so good at chicanery that he could rob any one even in broad daylight. | | 2. Take away money or valuables | (B) Politicians resorting to chicanery during election campaign is not uncommon now a days. | | 3. Cheat someone | (C) Ramu was known for chicanery, as he always used to evade the principal after making trouble in the campus. | | 4. Escape blame by lying | (D) Now a days businessmen are so good at chicanery that the customers end up paying a higher price for a low quality product. |

  1. 1. b
    2. c
    3. a
    4. d
  2. 1. b
    2. c
    3. d
    4. a
  3. 1. b
    2. d
    3. a
    4. c
  4. 1. b
    2. a
    3. d
    4. c
  5. 1. b
    2. a
    3. c
    4. d
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The usage 'a' of chicanery describes the thief being so skilled at chicanery, that he could rob anyone in daylight. So the only meanings that suit this usage are '2' and '3'. Suitable usages for 'b', are in 1 and 3. Now looking at answer choices, our options are (3) and (4). Now for usage d, 3 is the correct meaning and not 2. Thus option (4) is correct.

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