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    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. โ€œScaleโ€ 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.
    A Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    I โ†’ scale = expand/growย  II โ†’ scale = measurement gradationย  III โ†’ incorrect usage; โ€œscale a complaintโ€ is wrong (should be escalate/raise/address)ย  Thus, I and II are correct.

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