Word Usage - Choice of appropriate words 2

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 further [A] / farther [B] he pushed himself, the more disillusioned he grew.
  • For the crowds it was more of a historical [A] / historic [B] event; for their leader, it was just another day.
  • The old man has a healthy distrust [A] / mistrust [B] for all new technology.
  • This film is based on a real [A] / true [B] story.
  • One suspects that the compliment [A] / complement [B] was backhanded.
  1. A.

    BABAB

  2. B.

    ABBBA

  3. C.

    BAABA

  4. D.

    BBAAB

  5. E.

    ABABA

Answer

E

Explanation

  • 'further' [A] for non-physical distance/extent.
  • 'historic' [B] for a famous/important event.
  • 'distrust' [A] for general doubt/lack of trust.
  • 'true story' [B] is standard usage.
  • 'compliment' [A] for praise. Combination: ABABA.

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