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    Question

    In the question, a highlighted word is given, which is

    followed by three statements. You have to identify in which statement the highlighted word is incorrectly used and mark it as your answer Circumlocution 1.    The con man tried to use circumlocution to avoid explaining his real intentions to the wealthy couple 2.    As a politician, the senator had no problem using circumlocution to make his responses sound honest 3.    Sneaky people who want others to be fooled by their words often use circumlocution to hide their true purposes
    A Only 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Meaning of ‘circumlocution’ – a roundabout or indirect way of speaking The word is correctly used in all the statements. Hence, all are correct is the right option  

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