Question
In each of the following questions, a word has been
used in three different sentences. You must carefully examine the usage of the word in all the three sentences and decide in which sentence(s) the word has been used correctly and appropriately, both grammatically and contextually. Choose the option that indicates the correct combination of sentences. “Scale” I. The enterprise plans to scale its production capacity after securing additional funding. II. The technician checked the scale of the thermometer before recording the temperature. III. She scaled the complaint before submitting it to the grievance committee.Solution
I → scale = expand/grow II → scale = measurement gradation III → incorrect usage; “scale a complaint” is wrong (should be escalate/raise/address) Thus, I and II are correct.
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