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In the following questions, a word has been given in bold. It is then followed by three sentences in which the word has been used in either similar or different ways. Find the sentence/s in which the given word has been correctly used. If all the sentences are correct, choose option E as your answer. SPECIOUS
I. Cognitive scientists demonstrated how specious reasoning can easily mislead individuals into accepting false conclusions during psychological evaluations.
II. What a specious argument the defense counsel presented to convince the jury of the defendant's complete innocence!
III. The health ministry confirmed that specious medical equipment was supplied to emergency wards across primary healthcare facilities nationwide.

Q: Answer-In the following questions, a word has been given in bold. It is then followed by three sentences in...

Meaning of Specious Seemingly plausible or correct on the surface, but actually wrong, deceptive, or misleading. Sentence I Correct Usage Specious reasoning means logic that looks correct at first glance but is actually false. This usage is correct. Sentence II Correct Usage A specious argument is an argument that sounds convincing on the surface but is actually deceptive or incorrect. This usage is correct. Sentence III Incorrect Usage Specious applies to ideas, claims, arguments, or logic, not to physical tools or equipment. For fake, low-quality, or sub-standard medical gear, the correct word is spurious , defective , or substandard .

A Only I

B Both I and III

C Both I and II

D Only II

E All are correct

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