Question

    In each question below, four words printed in bold type are given. These are numbered (A), (B), (C) and (D). One these words printed in bold might either be wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word that is inappropriate or wrongly spelt, if any. The number of the word is your answer. If the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and appropriate in the context of the sentence then mark (E), i.e. 'All Correct', as your answer.

    They said they would continue to pursue trade

    liberalisation and regional integration for the befit of their people, including through the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which would come into force on the first day of 2022.
    A pursue Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B integration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C befit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D force Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, ‘befit’ is inappropriate. the correct word should be ‘benefit’. Befit- to be suitable or right for someone or something. Benefit- a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help. They said they would continue to pursue trade liberalisation and regional integration for the benefit of their people, including through the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which would come into force on the first day of 2022.

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