Question

    Directions (Q. 16-20):In each of the questions below, the sentences have a pair of words that are highlighted. From the highlighted words, select the most appropriate word (A or B) to form correct sentence. The sentences are followed by options that indicate the words, which may be selected to correctly complete the sentences. From the options given, choose the most appropriate one.

    My conscious (A) conscience (B) didn't allow me to take such a wrongful step.

    My friend's father is a memeber of the bar council (A) / counsel (B) .

    The teacher tried hard to elicit (A) / illicit (B) the correct response from the child.

    A BBB Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B AAA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C BAA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D AAB Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E ABA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Conscious -awake or alert about something; Conscience - sense of right and wrong. Council - a group that advises; Counsel - to advise. Elicit - to bring about something; Illicit - illegal

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