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.

    The creation (A) of Punjab University, he hoped,

    would resistance (B) such anglicisation (C) since the literatures and sciences would now be taught in the vernaculars (D) and classical languages.
    A creation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B resistance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C anglicisation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D vernaculars Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, ‘resistance’ is incorrect. It should be ‘resist’. The creation of Punjab University, he hoped, would resist such anglicisation since the literatures and sciences would now be taught in the vernaculars and classical languages.

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