Question
In the following question, a word has been emboldened,
which has been used in the sentences (A), (B), and (C). Find out the sentence(s) in which the emboldened word has been correctly used and choose the option accordingly. If the word has been used correctly in all the sentences, mark option 5 i.e. 'All of the above' as your answer. Capricious A- The capricious nature of the stock market often leads to unpredictable fluctuations in prices. B- The capricious policies of the government have resulted in long-term consequences for the economy. C- Her capricious decision to move to a new city was driven by her spontaneous desire for adventure.  ÂSolution
In sentence A, "capricious" is correctly used to describe the unpredictable nature of the stock market. In sentence B, "capricious" is also correctly used to describe the erratic or inconsistent policies of the government. In sentence C, "capricious" is correctly used to describe the spontaneous and unpredictable nature of her decision. Thus, the correct answer is Option 5.
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