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WORD USAGE QUESTIONS

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Directions(1-10): In the questions below, a word has been highlighted above and used in the

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sentences below the same. You have to identify the sentence in which the given word has not been
properly used.

1. Agile

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a. The software development team adopted an agile approach to quickly respond to changing customer
requirements and deliver new features more efficiently.
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b. After a long day of strenuous physical activity, John woke up the next morning feeling agile and sore.

c. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, companies that embrace agile methodologies are better
equipped to adapt to market shifts and stay competitive.
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A. Only b
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B. Only a
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C. Both a and c

D. Only c
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E. All a, b, and c
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2. Divisive

a. The team's success was divisive with their strong collaborative efforts and shared commitment to
achieving their goals.

b. The decision to close the local factory was highly divisive within the community, with some residents
supporting the move for economic reasons and others opposing it due to concerns about job loss.
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c. The politician's controversial remarks proved to be highly divisive, causing heated debates and splitting
public opinion.

A. Both b and c

B. Only a

C. Both a and c

D. Only c

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E. All a, b, and c

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3. Abrogate

a. The international treaty aimed to abrogate the use of chemical weapons, promoting global disarmament

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b. The board of directors voted to abrogate the company's outdated policy on employee dress code,
ushering in a more relaxed and flexible approach to workplace attire.

c. The government's decision to abrogate the outdated law marked a significant step toward modernizing
the legal framework of the country.
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A. Both b and c

B. Only a
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C. Both a and c
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D. Only c

E. All a, b, and c
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4. Evanescent

a. The beauty of the sunset over the ocean was evanescent, with vibrant hues of orange and pink fading
away into the night within a matter of minutes.
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b. The company is facing both internal and evanescent challenges, including increased competition in the
market and internal restructuring efforts.

c. The evanescent environment, such as economic conditions and regulatory changes, can significantly
impact a business's performance and decision-making.

A. Both b and c

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B. Only a

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C. Both a and c

D. Only c

E. All a, b, and c

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5. Perspicacious
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a. Making perspicacious decisions in a high-stakes business environment can lead to serious financial
repercussions.

b. His attempt to fix the broken appliance without any knowledge of its mechanics seemed perspicacious ,
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but he was determined to learn and improve his skills.

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c. Her perspicacious analysis of the complex financial data allowed the company to make informed
investment decisions, leading to substantial profits.
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A. Both b and c
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B. Only a

C. Both a and c
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D. Only c

E. All a, b, and c

6. Shirker
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a. John was known as a shirker at the office, often finding excuses to avoid taking on challenging tasks,
which didn't sit well with his coworkers.

b. Mary had little patience for shirkers in her volunteer group; she believed in a strong work ethic and
expected everyone to contribute their fair share.

c. Despite the team's collective effort, there's always a shirker who tries to avoid their responsibilities,
causing frustration among their colleagues.

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A. Both b and c

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B. Only a

C. Both a and c

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D. Only c

E. All a, b, and c
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7. Skewed

a. The survey results were skewed by a disproportionately large number of responses from a single
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demographic group, making the data less representative of the overall population.
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b. The media coverage of the event was heavily skewed in favor of one political perspective, leading to a
lack of balanced reporting and a narrow view of the situation.
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c. Jenny has always been known for her skewed talk and honesty, which is why people appreciate her
straightforward communication style.
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A. Both b and c
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B. Only a

C. Both a and b

D. Only c

E. All a, b, and c
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8. Choppy

a. During the storm, the flight experienced choppy turbulence, causing some passengers to feel uneasy.

b. After a long and stressful day, Jane found solace in the choppy surroundings of her favorite park.

c. The video call quality was poor with choppy audio and video, making it challenging to have a smooth
conversation.

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A. Both a and c

B. Only a

C. Both a and b

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D. Only c

E. All a, b, and c
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9. Palpably
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a. Many investors looked palpably at the company's financial reports, suspecting that they might be
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manipulated to conceal unfavorable figures.

b. The tension in the room was palpably thick as the two rival teams awaited the announcement of the
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competition's winner.

c. As the politician made palpably optimistic promises during the campaign, some voters grew skeptical of
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the feasibility of his proposals.

A. Both a and c
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B. Only a

C. Both a and b

D. Only b

E. All a, b, and c
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10. Arbitrary

a. The dictator's arbitrary exercise of power led to widespread dissatisfaction and unrest among the
citizens, who felt their rights were being violated without reason.

b. The referee's decision to award the penalty seemed arbitrary, as there was no clear foul committed by
either team, leaving both players and fans bewildered by the call.

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c. The teacher's decision to assign grades based on an arbitrary point system rather than clear criteria left
the students feeling confused and frustrated.

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A. Both a and c

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B. Only a

C. Both a and b
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D. Only b

E. All a, b, and c
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ANSWERS:

1. C

Explanation: Agile- able to move quickly and easily.

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Option a and c are appropriate with the context.

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Option b- After a long day of strenuous physical activity, John woke up the next morning feeling stiff and
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Stiff- not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.
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2. A

Explanation: Divisive- tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people.

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Option b and c are appropriate with the context.

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Option a- The team's success was accordant with their strong collaborative efforts and shared
commitment to achieving their goals.
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Accordant- agreeing or compatible.

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3. E

Explanation: Abrogate- repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

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4. B

Explanation: Evanescent- soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.

Option a is appropriate with the context.

Option b- The company is facing both internal and external challenges, including increased competition in

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the market and internal restructuring efforts.

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Option c- The external environment, such as economic conditions and regulatory changes, can
significantly impact a business's performance and decision-making.

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External- belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something.
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5. D

Explanation: Perspicacious- having a ready insight into and understanding of things.

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Option c is appropriate with the context.

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Option a- Making moronic decisions in a high-stakes business environment can lead to serious financial
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Option b- His attempt to fix the broken appliance without any knowledge of its mechanics seemed
moronic, but he was determined to learn and improve his skills.
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Moronic- very foolish or stupid.

6. E

Explanation: Shirker- someone who avoids something, especially work.

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7. C

Explanation: Skewed- suddenly change direction or position.

Option a and b are appropriate with the context.

Option c- Jenny has always been known for her straight talk and honesty, which is why people appreciate

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her straightforward communication style.

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Straight- extending or moving uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend.

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8. A
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Explanation: Choppy- having a disjointed or jerky quality.

Option a and c are appropriate with the context.

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Option b- After a long and stressful day, Jane found solace in the calm surroundings of her favorite park.
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Calm- make (someone) tranquil and quiet; soothe.

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9. D
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Explanation: Palpably- noticeably or clearly.

Option b is appropriate with the context.

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Option a- Many investors looked dubiously at the company's financial reports, suspecting that they might
be manipulated to conceal unfavorable figures.

Option c- As the politician made dubiously optimistic promises during the campaign, some voters grew
skeptical of the feasibility of his proposals.

Dubiously- with hesitation or doubt.

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10. E

Explanation: Arbitrary- based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

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