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      Question

      In each of the following questions, a word has been

      given and used in three statements. You are supposed to identify which of the statements/s use/s the word correctly and mark that as your answer. PRECARIOUS 1. The company’s financial position became precarious after consecutive losses. 2. He gave a precarious explanation for arriving late at work. 3. Workers feared losing their jobs due to the precarious nature of their contracts.
      A 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 1, 2, and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Sentence 1 is correct  Precarious means unsafe, uncertain, or unstable. → A weak financial position fits perfectly. Sentence 2 is incorrect  Precarious does not describe explanations or statements. Words like weak, vague, or unconvincing would be correct instead. Sentence 3 is correct  Job contracts that are insecure or uncertain are correctly described as precarious.

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