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.

    Condoned (i) We strongly condone the

    violence against the migrants. (ii) Letting her go with a mere warning showed that her behaviour was condoned by the authorities. (iii) I was too awry to applaud or condone the traditions that the family was following.
    A Both ii and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both i and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only ii 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

    Condone means to accept unwillingly or by ignoring a few things. In (i) and (iii) the correct word is condemn.

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