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    Question

    In each of the following questions, 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. Impetus (i) The new government policy provided fresh impetus to the struggling manufacturing sector.(ii) His impetus during the speech was so entertaining that the audience applauded for minutes.(iii) The rising fuel prices gave further impetus to the search for renewable energy alternatives.
    A Only i Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both i and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only ii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All i, ii, and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (i) Correct. "Impetus" means a stimulus or driving force — here, it’s correctly used to refer to the positive effect of policy on manufacturing.
    (ii) Incorrect. "Impetus" doesn’t mean manner or style of speaking. A word like "delivery" or "expression" would fit better.
    (iii) Correct. "Impetus" again is used accurately to mean something that encourages a process or activity.
    Hence, only (i) and (iii) are appropriate uses of the word impetus.

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