Word Usage - Choice of appropriate words 1

CAT 2007 Slot 1 · VARC · Medium · Vocabulary

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In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

  • The cricket council that was [A] / were [B] elected last March is [A] / are [B] at sixes and sevens over new rules.
  • The critics censored [A] / censured [B] the new movie because of its social unacceptability.
  • Amit's explanation for missing the meeting was credulous [A] / credible [B].
  • She coughed discreetly [A] / discretely [B] to announce her presence.
  1. A.

    BBAAA

  2. B.

    AAABA

  3. C.

    BBBBA

  4. D.

    AABBA

  5. E.

    BBBAA

Answer

D

Explanation

  • 'cricket council' as a single body took 'was' [A], but as divided members ('at sixes and sevens') takes 'are' [B].
  • 'censured' [B] means criticized.
  • 'credible' [B] means believable.
  • 'discreetly' [A] means tactfully/quietly. Combination: AABBA.

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