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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. Sanction (i) The government imposed sanctions on the foreign firm for unethical practices.(ii) The project received official sanction from the planning commission.(iii) The school sanctioned her for winning the sports competition.
    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 i, ii, and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (i) Correct – “Sanctions” as penalties.
    (ii) Correct – “Sanction” as approval.
    (iii) Incorrect – “Sanctioned” implies punishment, which is inappropriate for a positive achievement.

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