Question
In each of the following questions, a word has been used
in sentences in THREE different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentences in which the usage of the word is CORRECT or APPROPRIATE. WAGER i) The gambler placed a hefty wager on the outcome of the horse race. ii) The villagers wagered the severe weather and ventured out to save their crops. iii) She was willing to wager her reputation on the success of her innovative project.Solution
I) "Wager" is appropriately used to mean "a bet placed on an event." II) "Wager" is used metaphorically to mean "risk or stake something important." III) The sentence misuses "wagered" where the correct word should be "braved" or "endured." Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.
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