In the given two sentences, select from the answer choice the word which has…
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In the given two sentences, select from the answer choice the word which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the underlined part of both the sentences:
(i) The organisation was established at the beginning of this century.
(ii) The little girl could not twist the cap off the bottles.
- A.
Crack
- B.
Break
- C.
Loosen
- D.
Turn
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Correct answer: D
Contextual Analysis
Sentence (i): "The organisation was established at the beginning of this century."
The term "beginning" refers to the start or origin. None of the options (Crack, Break, Loosen, Turn) serve as a synonym for "beginning" in this sentence.
Sentence (ii): "The little girl could not twist the cap off the bottles."
The term "twist" refers to a rotational movement. Among the choices, "Turn" (Option D) is a synonym for "twist" in this context.