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    Question

    In the following 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 has/have correctly used the given word and mark your answer accordingly. SQUASH I. The last squash of U.S.-brokered peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians collapsed in 2014. II. The car was completely crushed from the front, my door was squashed in and the rest of the car was folded around the seats. III. Sangeet, understandably enough, was of the opinion that the rebellion could not be squashed.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All I, II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Squash (noun) - A social gathering or informal meeting. Squash (verb) - Crush or squeeze (something) with force so that it becomes flat, soft, or out of shape. Squash (verb) - Suppress or subdue (a feeling or action). The first, second and the third sentences use the above three meanings of the word, respectively. E is the right answer.

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