Question

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.

Hover

A. Seagulls hover over the surging waves.

B. I saw some spies hovering my house.

C. Hard work never did anyone any hover .

A Only B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Only C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Both A and B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Both B and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The word ‘hover’ means ‘to stay in the air in one place’. It also means ‘to stay at or near a particular level’. A person who hovers stands near someone, waiting for attention. In A and B, the word is used correctly, not in C.

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