Word Usage - Choice of appropriate words 3

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.

  • Regrettably [A] / Regretfully [B] I have to decline your invitation.
  • I am drawn to the poetic, sensual [A] / sensuous [B] quality of her paintings.
  • He was besides [A] / beside [B] himself with rage when I told him what I had done.
  • After brushing against a stationary [A] / stationery [B] truck my car turned turtle.
  • As the water began to rise over [A] / above [B] the danger mark, the signs of an imminent flood were clear.
  1. A.

    BAABA

  2. B.

    BBBAB

  3. C.

    AAABA

  4. D.

    BBAAB

  5. E.

    BABAB

Answer

B

Explanation

  • 'Regretfully' [B] refers to the speaker's state of feeling regret.
  • 'sensuous' [B] refers to aesthetic artistic quality appealing to senses.
  • 'beside' [B] in 'beside himself'.
  • 'stationary' [A] means non-moving.
  • 'above' [B] the danger mark. Combination: BBBAB.

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