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. FLEDGLING i) The fledgling company struggled to compete with the established corporations in the industry.ii) He was a fledgling in the art of public speaking, but he showed great promise.iii) The fledgling of the bird was a beautiful sight as it learned to fly.
    A Only i Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both i & ii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both i & iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    i) Correct: "Fledgling" refers to something new or inexperienced, such as a company in its early stages.ii) Correct: "Fledgling" can also refer to someone new or inexperienced in a particular activity, like public speaking.iii) Incorrect: "Fledgling" in this context refers to a young bird, but the sentence is grammatically awkward. The term "fledgling" typically refers to a young bird but should be used differently here (perhaps "fledgling bird" instead of "fledgling of the bird").

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