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In each of the following questions, a word has been given followed by three sentences. Identify the sentence(s) in which the word is used correctly (grammatically and contextually). Choose the correct answer based on the following sentences using the word " critical ": (

Q: Answer-In each of the following questions, a word has been given followed by three sentences. Identify the...

Critical can mean extremely important, decisive, or urgent. It can also be used to describe something that involves careful evaluation or judgment, often with a negative tone when it refers to reviewing or analyzing something. I The patient was in critical condition after the accident and required immediate surgery to survive. -- Correct usage Here, critical refers to a life-threatening medical condition. II The critical analysis of the movie left many people in awe of its cinematographic techniques. -- Incorrect usage While critical can refer to an analytical or evaluative review, it more often carries a negative or judgmental tone pointing out flaws, rather than a neutral or positive tone. In this sentence, critical is incorrectly used if the tone was not meant to imply judgment or a negative review. III The manager gave a critical review of the new employees performance, praising her efforts. -- Incorrect usage The word critical here suggests an evaluative review, but the sentence implies that the review was positive praising her efforts.

I The patient was in critical condition after the accident and required immediate surgery to survive. (I
I The critical analysis of the movie left many people in awe of its cinematographic techniques. (II
I The manager gave a critical review of the new employee's performance, praising her efforts.