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.

NERVE

  1. In times of tension, some people turn to alcohol to calm their nerves.

  2. The nervy horse wore blinkers because it shied at everything.

  3. We had every nerve to complete the job in time.

  4. The newspaper with details of her husband’s arrest fell from her nerveless fingers.

  5. He was a bundle of nerves in the interview.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In sentence (3), the meaning of the term ‘nerve’ is strength, which is not quite correct in the context.  Therefore, correct answer is option (3).

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