In the following question, a word is highlighted in the given sentence.…
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In the following question, a word is highlighted in the given sentence. Several other sentences use the same word. Identify the sentences in which the word has the same meaning as in the question statement.
The teacher asked the students to show their homework notebooks.
(A) They went to see a show at the theatre.
(B) His paintings are on show at the gallery.
(C) The wound did not show any sign of infection.
Answer: B. Both B and C — ConceptContext determines the intended sense of a polysemous word. Match the core meaning used in the reference sentence, not merely the spelling. Part of…
- A.
Only B
- B.
Both B and C
- C.
Only C
- D.
Only A
- E.
All A,B,C
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Correct answer: B
Concept
Context determines the intended sense of a polysemous word. Match the core meaning used in the reference sentence, not merely the spelling.
Part of speech can support the comparison, but the decisive test is whether the word performs the same semantic role in context.
Application
In the reference sentence, ‘show their homework notebooks’ means to present or display the notebooks so that they can be seen.
In A, ‘a show at the theatre’ uses ‘show’ as a noun meaning a performance or entertainment event.
In B, ‘on show at the gallery’ means on display or being exhibited.
In C, ‘show any sign of infection’ means exhibit or manifest a visible sign.
Contrast
A differs because it names an entertainment event.
B retains the core idea of something being displayed for viewing.
C retains the core idea of a sign becoming visible or being exhibited.
Result
Therefore, the sentences with the matching display or exhibit sense are B and C; the accepted response is ‘Both B and C’.