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    Question

    CLUTCH Directions (121-125): In each question below, the word at the top of the question is used in four different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
    A The criminal fled the country to escape the clutches of the police. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ramesh tried to clutch off Dev's hand. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The clutch of my scooter was posing problems for me on the way. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D This is the best of the recent clutch of students in this class. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    We cannot clutch 'off' someone's hand; We simply 'clutch' something or someone. Clutch - holding something /someone tightly. - an equipment that we press while changing gears in a vehicle. - a small group - hold/control of someone .

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