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    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.

    Fig Leaf (i) His act of philanthropy was

    merely a fig leaf designed to hide his corrupt practices. (ii) The recently scheduled back-to-back meetings are like a fig leaf to cover the impending tasks of the project.  (iii) You’ll have to use a fig leaf and work hard if you want to impress the board.
    A Both ii and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both i and ii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only i 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

    In (iii), pull of socks is a better fit as an idiom, which means to work hard. In the other two sentences, hiding an embarrassing fact is required, hence fig leaf is the correct usage.

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