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In the question below, three words are given in bold and used in sentences (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e). From the options below, choose the sentence which has correctly used the highlighted word and is grammatically and contextually correct. Note: Error/s can be anywhere in the sentence/s. Unhinged, tattered, spurned

Q: Answer-In the question below, three words are given in bold and used in sentences (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e...

The correct sentence is option e. Sentence e In this sentence, the emboldened word in the sentence is appropriate both contextually and grammatically. Hence, the correct answer is option e. Unhinged- Mentally unbalanced deranged Tattered-Old and torn in poor condition Spurned-Reject with disdain or contempt

A The movie spurned more than 2 years for preproduction and the making took almost a year to complete the filming of the movie. Correct Incorrect

B The old lady was in a unhinged state and in complete shatters after she heard the news about the sudden demise of her both of sons Correct Incorrect

C Amit was spurned as his project was approved by the venture capitalists, for which he was sweating all these years. Correct Incorrect

D The tattered clothes were taken for recycled into biodegradable and environment friendly waste, which can also be used as a raw material for certain goods. Correct Incorrect

E The old man was unhinged and in tattered clothes as he was thrown out of his house by his relatives. Correct Incorrect

Detailed Solution

The correct sentence is option (e). Sentence (e): In this sentence, the emboldened word in the sentence is appropriate both contextually and grammatically. Hence, the correct answer is option (e). Unhinged- Mentally unbalanced; deranged Tattered-Old and torn; in poor condition Spurned-Reject with disdain or contempt

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