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 unsuitable illustration.

ROPE

  1. The mountaineers were roped together.

  2. The rope is still in use as a form of capital punishment.

  3. If you give him enough rope, he’ll soon come a cropper.

  4. He’s worked here for many years and can therefore tie all ropes of the organisation.

  5. The boxer soon had his opponent on the ropes.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

(1) is correct usage of word ‘rope’, which has been used here as a verb meaning to tie together with a rope. (2) has used the word ‘rope’ to depict capital punishment – death by hanging. In option (4), the expression means virtually knocking the opponent out. (3) has used the term to depict freedom of action, which might bring on his/her own downfall. In the context of organization, the word rope is used to refer to procedures or methods, which therefore cannot be tied. Therefore, (3) is incorrect usage.

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