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.

ACQUIT

  1. The magistrate should acquit the defendant.

  2. The defense asked for the prisoner’s acquittal.

  3. You must acquit yourself with dignity.

  4. She acquitted herself well in the final round.

  5. He soon acquitted himself of the burdensome loan.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In options (1) and (2), the usage given is correct, meaning ‘to release, to declare not guilty’. In sentence D the usage of acquits implies ‘to act or behave in a certain way’. In option (5), the expression means getting free of a burden. In option (3), the usage is incorrect, because the correct word to be used is ‘conduct’. Therefore, the incorrect usage as given in this question is option (3).

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