Question

strong >In the given question, a word has been mentioned and there are three ways in which the word has been used in either similar or different ways. You are required to check which of the sentences have correctly used the highlighted word, and mark that as your answer. Fear
I. The movie played on our deepest fear, making it hard to sleep afterward.
II. A student’s greatest fear is failing the final exam.
III. Many people fear change, even when it's for the better.

Q: Answer-In the given question, a word has been mentioned and there are three ways in which the word has been...

Solution Statement I The word fear is correctly used as a noun. The phrase deepest fear refers to an unpleasant feeling or thought that occurs when someone is worried or frightened by something dangerous, painful, or bad Statement II The word fear is correctly used as a noun, referring to the students greatest worry or anxiety. Statement III The word fear is correctly used as a verb, meaning to be afraid of something, in this case, change. Hence, option E is the correct answer.

A Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

B Both I & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

C Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

D Both II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

E All of I, II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Solution Statement I: The word "fear" is correctly used as a noun. The phrase "deepest fear" refers to an unpleasant feeling or thought that occurs when someone is worried or frightened by something dangerous, painful, or bad Statement II: The word "fear" is correctly used as a noun, referring to the student's greatest worry or anxiety. Statement III: The word "fear" is correctly used as a verb, meaning to be afraid of something, in this case, change. Hence, option E is the correct answer.

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