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.

Q: Answer-In each of the following questions, a word has been used in sentences in THREE different ways. Choos...

i Correct. Impetus means a stimulus or driving force here, its correctly used to refer to the positive effect of policy on manufacturing.ii Incorrect. Impetus doesnt 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.