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    Question

    A word has been used in the sentences given below.

    Identify the statement(s) where the word has been used in a contextually and grammatically correct manner. MATCH (I) Their skills and interests are a perfect match for the job.(II) He wore a red shirt to match his shoes.(III) The referee blew the whistle to end the match of arguments between the teams.
    A Only (I) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only (II) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both (I) and (II) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both (II) and (III) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (I) Correct – "match" as a noun meaning compatibility.
    (II) Correct – "match" as a verb meaning to coordinate in appearance.
    (III) Incorrect – "match of arguments" is not idiomatic; “exchange” or “debate” would be better.

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