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. VEX i) The incessant noise from the construction site began to vex the residents of the building.ii) His comment about the painting seemed to vex the artist, causing an awkward silence.iii) She had a vex of emotions that were hard to control.
    A Only i Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only ii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both i & ii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both ii & iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    i) Correct: "Vex" means to annoy or frustrate, which fits with the context of noise bothering people.ii) Correct: "Vex" is also correctly used to mean causing distress or annoyance to the artist.iii) Incorrect: "Vex" is a verb, not a noun, and doesn’t work in the context of emotions in this sentence.

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