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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. Dashing 1. The waves were dashing over the boat, and in a little while it too would be carried to the bottom of the sea. 2. Dashing out our plans at the last minute, we decided to get to work on the new assignment. 3. Robin Hood is often portrayed as a dashing man that causes women to swoon, but for all we know he could just be a bandit.
    A Only 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only 1 & 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only 1 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All 1, 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    'Dashing' as a verb means to strike something with great force, as has been used in 1. 'Dashing' is also an adjective, which means good looking and confident, as has been used in 3. 'Dashing' does not mean to cancel, which is the meaning portrayed by 2. D is the right answer.

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