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.

    Implore

    A. She gave him an imploring look.

    B. The implore for a cure goes on.

    C. Please implore someone else's help in a crisis.

    A Only B 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 ‘implore’ means ‘to ask someone to do or not do something in a very sincere, emotional, and determined way’. Imploring means ‘showing in a very sincere, emotional, and determined way that you want someone to do or not do something’. It is used correctly in A and C. In B, it is incorrect.

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