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    Question

    A word/phrase has been given in the question and used

    in the sentences below. Identify the statements where the word has been used in a contextually and grammatically correct manner. If the word has been used correctly in all the statements, then mark option “All of these”, as the correct answer.  FALL BEHIND (I) With several critical deadlines looming and insufficient manpower to meet targets, the project team began to fall behind , prompting urgent calls for resource reallocation. (II) Despite his enthusiasm at the start of the semester, the student fell behind in several subjects due to prolonged illness and a lack of academic support. (III) She fell behind the candidate’s vision and promised to support the proposed reforms at every step.
    A Only (I) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both (I) and (II) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only (III) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both (II) and (III) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (III) is incorrect: “fell behind” is improperly used; the intended meaning likely was “stood behind” or “supported.”

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