Question

In each of the following questions, a word is given followed by three sentences (I, II, and II

Q: Answer-In each of the following questions, a word is given followed by three sentences (I, II, and III) ill...

Sentence I is correct As a verb, brook means to tolerate or allow typically used with negative phrasing, like brook no dissent or brook no interference. Sentence III is correct As a noun, a brook is a small stream, which perfectly fits the context of the thirsty expedition finding water. Sentence II is incorrect The context implies thinking deeply or dwelling on something negative. The correct verb is brood to brood over something, not brook.

I illustrating its usage. Determine which of the sentences use the word correctly in terms of both grammar and context. Choose the most appropriate option. BROOK I. Renowned for his uncompromising artistic vision and notoriously tyrannical leadership style, the veteran film director made it clear he would brook no interference from the studio executives regarding the final edit. II. After receiving the devastatingly critical peer review from the medical journal, the lead researcher retreated to her private office to brook over the fundamental flaws exposed in her methodology. III. Following a grueling three-day trek through the arid canyon, the exhausted expedition finally found a pristine, crystalline brook meandering through a hidden grove of ancient cottonwood trees.

A Only II

B Only I and III

C Only I and II

D Only III

E All I, II, and III