Directions: In the given sentence, a word has been given and three ways in which the word has been used, in similar or different forms. You need to see which of the sentences have correctly used the highlighted word, and mark that as your answer.

1. Preempt

1. The coup is frequently carried out in order to impose reforms from above and preempt revolutionary change from occurring from below.
2. Community groups are right to complain about the Ontario Municipal Board and the way it preempts the land-use decisions of municipal councils while destroying the relative permanence of Official Plans.
3. The people accused them of having preempted the public money.

A Only 1

B 1 and 2

C 2 and 3

D 1 and 3

E All 1, 2 and 3

2. Junket

1. The reason stewed tomato junkets weren’t ever advertised is because of a lobster bisque.
2. Even though no one has seen a final print of the movie, brave faces must be put on for the first showing of the new picture at an all-expenses-paid press junket in a desert hotel.
3. Turkey officials waived junket of the case because it did not involve any Turkish nationals.

A Only 1

B 1 and 2

C 2 and 3

D 1 and 3

E All 1, 2 and 3

3. Knead

1. ldentification was proving difficult because some of the bodies were severely kneaded.
2. Gently knead ingredients together by hand until the dough is uniform but not sticky.
3. Some of the co-passengers would head for the spa where the expert masseuse would knead their knotted muscles.

A Only 1

B 1 and 2

C 2 and 3

D 1 and 3

E All 1, 2 and 3

4. Audacious

1. The company’s decision to expand into international markets was an audacious move, considering the potential for growth and increased revenue.
2. Recognizing the economic uncertainties, the company made an audacious decision to diversify its investments across various sectors, ensuring a more stable and resilient financial portfolio.
3. Being audacious about the potential risks, the hikers moved slowly and carefully along the narrow mountain trail, ensuring their safety in the challenging terrain.

A Only 1

B 1 and 2

C 2 and 3

D 1 and 3

E All 1, 2 and 3

5. Struck

1.  By analysing the natural frequency of oscillation of the beam when it struck an object, they were able to estimate the contact point.
2. I was struck by these writers’ unswerving determination to cling to their ideas in the face of the evident contradictions they encountered in the countryside.
3. He was convinced, not because he wanted to be, but because the depositions struck him as devastating.

A Only 1

B 1 and 2

C 2 and 3

D 1 and 3

E All 1, 2 and 3

6. Spring

1. Many current and prospective students remain spring in China because of the pandemic.
2. This is the Mexico that the U.S. college students would be wise to steer clear of on spring break.
3. When they started planning their vacation, naturally, Airbnb was among the first names that spring to mind.

A Only 1

B 1 and 2

C 2 and 3

D 1 and 3

E All 1, 2 and 3

7. Extract

1. The police used torture to extract information about their families.
2. The detective approached the crime scene with an extract demeanor, carefully examining each piece of evidence to avoid overlooking any crucial details in the investigation.
3. Wearing an extract outfit, the undercover agent seamlessly blended into the crowd, ensuring that their presence went unnoticed during the covert operation.

A Only 1

B 1 and 2

C 2 and 3

D 1 and 3

E All 1, 2 and 3

8. Cakewalk

1. Be aware that master’s-level work is no cakewalk, even if it’s all done virtually.
2. The true art of life is to crowd as much cakewalk as possible into every moment.
3. The family gathered in the backyard, sharing laughter and stories, as they found immense cakewalk in each other’s company during the warm summer evening.

A Only 1

B 1 and 2

C 2 and 3

D 1 and 3

E All 1, 2 and 3

9. Beeline

1. At parties he always makes a beeline for the prettiest woman in the room.
2. Upon hearing the ice cream truck’s familiar melody, the children made a beeline for the street, eager to get their favorite treats before the sun melted them away.
3. Spotting the bookstore across the street, Sarah made a beeline for it, eager to explore the shelves and find a new novel to devour over the weekend.

A Only 1

B 1 and 2

C 2 and 3

D 1 and 3

E All 1, 2 and 3

10. Rook

1. The rooks are building their nests close together just as they always do.
2. But when she “castles short”, swapping king and rook, he wonders what else might be possible.
3. The gripping prologue of the mystery novel had me rooked from the first sentence, compelling me to read the entire book in one sitting.

A Only 1

B 1 and 2

C 2 and 3

D 1 and 3

E All 1, 2 and 3

ANSWERS AND SOLUTION

1.

Solution: Preempt (verb)- Take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening;

forestall. In 1, the usage of ‘preempt’ is Correct. The sentence conveys that often a coup is undertaken to prevent revolutionary change happening from below and impose a measure of reform from above.

Preempts (verb)- Acquires or appropriate (something) in advance. In 2, the usage of ‘preempts’ is correct. The sentence conveys that community groups are right to complain about the Ontario Municipal Board and the way it acquires the land-use decisions of municipal councils while destroying the relative permanence of Official Plans.

In 3, the usage of ‘preempted’ is incorrect. The context suggests that the people accused them of having stolen the public money. 

So, 1 and 2 correctly use the word ‘preempt’. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

2.

Solution: Junket (noun)- A dish of sweetened and flavoured curds of milk. In 1, the usage of ‘junket’ is correct. The sentence seeks to convey that lobster bisque was better than stewed-tomato junket and that is the reason why stewed-tomato junket was never marketed.

Junket (noun)- An extravagant trip or celebration, in particular one enjoyed by government officials at public expense. In 2, the usage of the word ‘junket’ is correct. The sentence talks about how people react to the first screening of a new film even though they have not seen the final print. 

In 3, the usage of ‘junket’ is incorrect. The context suggests that Turkey officials waived their official powers to make legal decisions of the case because it did not involve any Turkish nationals.

So, 1 and 2 correctly use the word. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

3.

Solution: Knead (verb)- Work (moistened flour or clay) into dough or paste with the hands. In 2, the usage of the word knead’ is correct. The sentence tasks about mixing ingredients and making a dough.

Knead (verb)- Massage or squeeze with the hands. In 3, the usage of the word knead’ is correct. The context suggests that some of the co-passengers would go to the spa where the expert masseuse would massage their knotted muscles. 

The usage of ‘knead’ in 1 is incorrect. The context suggests that identification was proving  difficult because some of the bodies were severely injured.

So, (2) and (3) use the word ‘knead’ correctly. Hence, option C is the correct answer.

4. Solution: Audacious (adjective)- willing to take risks or do something shocking. In 1, the usage of the word is correct. The sentence talks about the corporation making a bold and daring decision to enter foreign markets, signifying a daring move.

In 2, the usage of AUDACIOUS is incorrect because the sentence talks about understanding the state of the economy, the corporation wisely decided to spread its investments among a number of industries, guaranteeing a more secure and robust financial portfolio.

In 3, the usage of Audacious is incorrect because the sentence talks about the hikers proceeding slowly and cautiously along the small mountain trail, being aware of the potential threats and making sure they were safe in the difficult terrain.

So, (1) uses the word ‘Audacious’ correctly. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

5.

Solution: The sentence uses the word STRUCK to convey the meaning of an idea or feeling occurring to someone. Statements 2 and 3 use the word to convey the same meaning.

1 is incorrect as it uses the word to convey the meaning of an object hitting another.

Thus, option C is the right answer.

6.

Solution: The use of spring as a verb refers to ‘originate or arise from’, thus its use in 3 is correct.

Also, spring refers to ‘a name of the season’. Thus making 2 correct.

The use of spring in 1 is absurd.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

7.

Solution: The use of ‘extract’ means ‘to obtain (something such as money or information) from someone unwilling to give it’. Thus, its use in 1 is correct.

The use of ‘extract’ in 2 and 3 makes no sense.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

8.

Solution: ‘Cakewalk’ means ‘an absurdly or surprisingly easy task’. Thus, its use in 1 is correct.

The use of ‘extract’ in 2 and 3 makes no sense.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

9.

Solution: ‘Beeline’ means ‘to go directly and quickly towards someone or something’. The use of BEELINE in all the sentences is correct.

Hence, option E is the correct answer.

10.

Solution: The noun ‘rooks’ means ‘common gregarious Old world bird about the size and colour of the American crow’. It has been used correctly in 1.

The noun ‘rook’ means ‘(chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard’. It has been used correctly in 2.

Usage of the word ‘rook’ in the 3 doesn’t imply a logical meaning.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.