Question
In the following questions, a word has been given and
there are three ways in which the word has been used, in similar or different forms. You need to see which of the sentences has/have correctly used the given word and mark your answer accordingly. ASPERSION I. The number of cells with chromosomal aspersions among 100 well-spread metaphases was recorded. II. The company later expanded into various other chemical fields, mainly polymer aspersion and process chemicals. III. He said there was an increasing tendency among some people to cast aspersions on the board when they didn't get the decision they wanted.Solution
(d) Aspersions (noun)- an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something. I- going by the given meaning, the usage in the given sentence is incorrect; it does not lend the sentence its intended meaning. II- usage is incorrect. III- usage of the word is correct in this statement as it talks about the aspersions casted on the board by people, which makes the sentence meaningful. Hence, the answer is option d).
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