Multiple choice

Directions: The question has a set of four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

The politician has always considered the constituency as his pocket burrow (A) / borough (B), and has not made much effort to nurse it. The sage beaconed (A) / beckoned (B) to the devotee to come near. The diamond weighs 6 carat (A) / karat (B) and the gold ring is 23 carat (A) / karat (B) gold. Canvas (A) / canvass (B) cloth is very sturdy and long-lasting.

  1. ABBAB

  2. ABABB

  3. AAABB

  4. BBABA

  5. ABBAA

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 'Beckon' is to summon by gesture; 'beacon' is a signal of light.'Carat' is a unit of weight (200 mg); 'karat' is a measure of purity (parts out of 24)'Canvas' is a type of cloth; 'canvass' is to seek votes.'Burrow' is a hole in the ground' borough is a township or a residential area.