Question

    In the given question, 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 have correctly used the highlighted word, and mark that as your answer. FORFEIT I. The team had to forfeit    the match due to a lack of players, resulting in a loss by default. II. After a long day of meetings, Jane realised she had forfeited      to send an important email to her client. III. The athlete was willing to forfeit his personal ambitions for the greater good of the team.
    A Only I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only I & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All I, II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Both I and III have used the word correctly. FORFEIT, as a verb, means to lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing. Sentences I uses this word to describe situations where something is lost or given up due to certain conditions or actions. In a broader sense, FORFEIT can also mean to give up or surrender something voluntarily. Sentence III uses this word to describe an athlete's willingness to give up personal ambitions for the benefit of the team. Therefore, C is the correct answer.

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