Question

    In each of the following questions, 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.

    Abominable (i) Inside, the noise level really

    wasn't any worse than at the Bronze, though the music selection was abominable. (ii) The company should not be running this, they have an abominable track record. (iii) As an abominable monarchy there was comfort in an Arab world of other autocracies.
    A Only ii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both i and ii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both ii and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D i, ii and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these is correct. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘abominable’ means ‘very bad or unpleasant’. In (iii), it is inappropriate.

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