Question

    In each question below, four words printed in bold type are given. These are numbered (A), (B), (C) and (D). One these words printed in bold might either be wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word that is inappropriate or wrongly spelt, if any. The number of the word is your answer.

    This time, the MLAs will rise (A) the issues vigorously (B) so that the government (C) will be forced (D) to reply.

    A rise Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B vigorously Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D forced Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, ‘rise’ is inappropriate. it means ‘to move upwards’. Instead, ‘raise’ should be used. It means ‘to lift something to a higher position’. This time, the MLAs will raise the issues vigorously so that the government will be forced to reply.

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