Question
In the following question, 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. MELANCHOLY i) The melancholy music brought a sense of sadness over the entire audience. ii) His melancholy expression after hearing the news was hard to ignore. iii) The bright sunshine and cheerful voices made it impossible to feel any melancholy.Solution
“Melancholy” refers to a deep, persistent sadness or sorrow. Sentences i and ii both use it appropriately to convey sadness. Sentence iii is incorrect because “melancholy” refers to sadness, and in this context, it’s used improperly to describe an impossible mood given the setting. Therefore, option 4 is correct.
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