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    Question

    In the following question, 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. PREMISE I. The game was won on the premise that the home team had been out of bounds. II. He accepted the employment on the premise that he would receive an annual bonus of 25%. III. Since our sensitive private information has become a public profile and premise to unlimited companies & agencies, Hackers do have the same profile.
    A Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both III & I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    I and II use "premise" correctly, referring to a foundational assumption or condition. III misuses "premise" and should use "basis" or "foundation" instead, as it doesn't fit the context. Therefore, the correct answer is C) Both I & II.

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