Question
In the following questions, a highlighted word has been given and used in three different sentences. You are required to identify the sentence(s) in which the word has been used correctly and choose the appropriate option accordingly. ROOKIES
A. The cybersecurity firm assigned a group of rookies to monitor the sophisticated international hacking network without any senior supervision.
B. Although they were considered rookies in parliamentary politics, several newly elected representatives demonstrated remarkable policy awareness during the fiscal debate.
C. The archaeologist described the ancient inscriptions as rookies because they appeared incomplete and structurally inconsistent.
Solution
The word “rookies” refers to: → beginners, newcomers, or inexperienced individuals in a particular field or activity. In sentence A, the usage is correct. The cybersecurity recruits are inexperienced professionals handling a complex task, which fits the meaning of “rookies.” In sentence B, the usage is correct. Newly elected representatives are newcomers in parliamentary politics, so the usage is contextually accurate. In sentence C, the usage is incorrect. “Rookies” cannot describe ancient inscriptions or objects. The word applies only to inexperienced people. Hence, option (c)
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