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. If the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and appropriate in the context of the sentence then mark (E), i.e. 'All Correct', as your answer.

    They yoked (A) their critique (B) of capitalism to a passionate reaffirmation (C) of the egalitarian Enlightenment principals (D) of the American Revolution.

    A yoked Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B critique Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C reaffirmation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D principals Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, ‘principals’ is wrong. Instead, ‘principles’ should be used. They yoked their critique of capitalism to a passionate reaffirmation of the egalitarian Enlightenment principles of the American Revolution.

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