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    Question

    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.

    Embrace I. We embraced at Miami for our

    Caribbean cruise. II. The monarchy was notoriously reluctant to embrace change. III. We hope these regions will embrace democratic reforms.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E I, II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In II and III, the word ‘embrace’ is used correctly. It means ‘to accept something enthusiastically’. In I, it is incorrectly used. The correct word there would be ‘embarked’.

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