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Directions: In each of the following questions, a word
has been used in sentences in THREE different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentences in which the usage of the word is CORRECT or APPROPRIATE. Pupil (i) My little pupil continues to manifest the same eagerness to learn as at first. (ii) The pupil is at first contracted, and afterwards dilated. (iii) However this may be, he came under the influence of Socrates, and became a devoted pupil.Solution
In i and iii, ‘pupil’ means ‘a person who is being taught, esp. a child at school’. In ii, it means ‘the circular, black area in the centre of the eye that gets larger and smaller and lets in light’.
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
An underground hole dug by a small animal as a dwelling
Peace
I Though he was in love with her, he never failed to give her a peace of his mind in certain situations.
II These disappointments ...
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A new word coined by an author.
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(a) The press release was written by a professional.
(b) It lacked the rigid formal style and naturalness.
(i) still
(ii) yet
(iii) but
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