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. RECALCITRANT i) The recalcitrant student refused to follow the teacher’s instructions, even after repeated warnings. ii) The recalcitrant nature of the negotiations made it difficult to reach any agreement. iii) Despite his recalcitrant efforts to resist change, he was eventually persuaded.Solution
“Recalcitrant” describes someone who is stubbornly resistant to authority or control. Sentences i and ii are correct uses, describing resistance in both a student and negotiations. Sentence iii is incorrect because “recalcitrant” implies resistance, not eventually being persuaded. Option 4 is correct.
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