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      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.

      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 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Only II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      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 someone's reserved behavior. In sentence III, the word is used incorrectly; "reticent" doesn't apply to the behavior of a horse.

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