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.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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