Question

    In each question, there are three sentences. Each has a pair of words that are italicised and highlighted. From the italicised and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by options that indicate the words, which may be selected to correctly complete the set of sentences. From the options given, choose the most appropriate one.

    Those involved in the theft were adept [A] / adapt [B]

    at their work. My feet are sore [A] / soar [B] after the trek. My brother is her fianceacute; [A] / fianceacute;e [B].
    A AAB Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B AAA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C BAA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ABA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E ABB Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Adept means skilful, expert Adapt means adjust, acclimatise Sore means painful, aching Soar means rise, mount Fianceacute; means the man that a woman is engaged to. Fiancee means the woman that a man is engaged to.

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