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.

    Disinterested (i) He was pretending to be

    disinterested in alliance, but in real he was looking forward to dowry. (ii) Disinterested in the gossip, Tara got up and sat next to her friend in the other room. (iii) History always disinterested her, yet for his happiness, she accompanied him to the museum.
    A Both ii and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only i Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both i and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All i, ii and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the given combinations Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Disinterested means unbiased. It fits well only in the first sentence. In rest two, Uninterested in the right fit.

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