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    Question

    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. Exponent, gulf, organic        
    A The exponent partners, who have been working together on their hypothesis for all these years, have been engulfed by their vainglorious differences. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The conversion of organic waste into a biofertilizer, can take up a lot of time and energy, which may or may not result in the form that is as exponent. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The oil spills in and around the gulf, takes a lot of time to be removed from the marine ecosystem, which had already caused multiple loss to its biodiversity. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Eddy is very organic in his work, in which he prioritizes the tasks that requires immediate attention, while keeping in hold, those that can be done later. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The perambulator has been so quick, which could not be easily identified by the exponent, in order to trace the source of drug peddlers in this area. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct sentence is option (a). Sentence (a): In this sentence, 'exponent' is used to denote 'a person who supports an idea or theory and tries to persuade people of its truth or benefits' The use of the word in this sentence is both contextually and grammatically correct. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).           

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