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    Question

    Below a word is given in three sentences. Find out which

    one/ones make/makes a correct usage of the given word and mark the option accordingly. If the sentences are all correct mark option 5 as the answer. A: The dog became hostile when the stranger approached.B: The two nations held hostile negotiations to settle the dispute.C: His hostile attitude made collaboration difficult.
    A Only A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both A and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both B and C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sentence A correctly uses hostile to describe aggression.
    Sentence C also correctly describes an uncooperative or unfriendly attitude.
    Sentence B is incorrect — hostile negotiations is awkward; negotiations are typically tense or tough, not hostile themselves.

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