Multiple choice

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

The scientist was awarded (A) / rewarded (B) the highest peacetime honour of the country. I have been waiting with baited (A) / bated (B) breath for this day. The libertarian (A) / libertine (B) politician was soon exposed.

The book is eminently legible (A) / readable (B).

  1. ABBA

  2. ABBB

  3. AABB

  4. AABA

  5. BBBA

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B Correct answer
Explanation

 Somebody is 'awarded' an honour, or 'rewarded with' something. The usage here is awarded. 'Bated breath' is an idiomatic usage, meaning waiting for something anxiously as if by holding breath. 'Libertine' is a perverse, particularly sexually unrestrained person.