Question

Reticent
I.        She was often reticent in social gatherings, preferring to listen rather than speak.
II.        The reticent child opened up to his teacher about his fears and worries.
III.        The horse's reticent behavior made it difficult for the trainers to tame it.

Q: Answer-Reticent I. She was often reticent in social gatherings, preferring to listen rather t...

The word reticent means reserved or inclined to keep silent or not to speak freely. In sentences I and II, the word is used correctly to describe someones reserved behavior. In sentence III, the word is used incorrectly reticent doesnt apply to the behavior of a horse.

Below are three sentences with a common emboldened word in each. The sentences are followed by options indicating the sentences which use the word incorrectly. Choose the correct option as your answer.

A Only I

B Only II and III

C Only II

D Only III

E None of the above

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