Question

    In the following question, a part of the sentence is

    bold. Below the sentence alternatives to the bold part are given at (A), (B), (C), and (D) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case the given sentence is correct, your answer is (E) i.e. No correction required. Instead of washing out your younger sibling like that, perhaps you should help him, don’t you think?
    A washing off Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B winding off Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C winding up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D working up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E no correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Winding up" means to tease, provoke, or annoy someone intentionally.

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