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    Question

    In each question below, four words printed in bold type are given. These are numbered (A), (B), (C), and (D). One of these words printed in bold might either be wrongly spelled or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word that is inappropriate or wrongly spelled, if any. The number of the word is your answer. If the words printed in bold are correctly spelled and appropriate in the context of the sentence, then mark (E), i.e. 'All Correct', as your answer.

    The astronauts need time to properly hand on (1)

    their responsibilities and prepare for the return journey (2) , which includes physical conditioning (3)for re-entry and readjustment (4) to Earth's gravity.
    A hand on Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B journey Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C conditioning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D readjustment Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase "hand on" is inappropriate in the context. The correct phrase should be "hand over" , which means to transfer or delegate responsibilities. The other words are correctly spelled and used.

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