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    Question

    In each of the following questions, a word has been

    given and used in three statements. You are supposed to identify which of the statement or statements has used the word correctly and mark that as your answer. Slip I. She was careful not to slip on the wet floor while walking to her car. II. During the meeting, the manager had to slip the discussion short to attend another urgent matter. III. He made a slip of the tongue while presenting the proposal to the clients.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Slip" is used correctly in both I (referring to a physical action of slipping) and III (referring to a verbal mistake, also known as a slip of the tongue). Statement II incorrectly uses "slip" in a way that doesn’t fit its meaning.

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