Question

    Below, a word is given followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 (None of these) if the word is not suitable in any of these sentences.

    Candour A. The bold realist whose candour , even

    temerity, was legendary turned out to have been hiding a secret. B. Their candour is a very pleasing feature. C. She relinquished her candour to the property.
    A Only C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both A and B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both B and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both A and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘candour’ is a noun which means ‘the quality of being honest, sincere, and kind in dealing with other people’. In A and B, the sentences are correct. In C, It is used incorrectly.

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