Below, a word is given followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 (None of these) if the word is not suitable in any of these sentences.
Oust A. The rebels finally managed to oust the
government from power. B. The door ousts open and the children rushed in. C. Don't oust your bridges behind you.
AOnly ACorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
BOnly CCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
CBoth A and CCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
DBoth B and CCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
Solution
The word ‘oust’ means ‘to force someone to leave a position of power, job, place, or competition’. In A, the word is used correctly. But in B and C, it is incorrect.
