Instructions

Directions for the following four questions: In each question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by options that indicate the words, which may be selected to correctly complete the set of sentences. From the options given, choose the most appropriate one.

Question 55

Anita wore a beautiful broach (A)/brooch (B) on the lapel of her jacket.
If you want to complain about the amenities in your neighbourhood, please meet your councillor(A)/counsellor(B).
I would like your advice(A)/advise(B) on which job I should choose.
The last scene provided a climactic(A)/climatic(B) ending to the film.
Jeans that flair(A)/flare(B) at the bottom are in fashion these days.

Solution

Brooch is a beautiful pin worn by women . Hence should be used in 1st sentence.
Councillor is a member of council.Hence councillor should be used instead of counsellor who is a person who gives advice about problems.
Advice is a noun. It means a suggestion for a beneficial course of action. Advise is a verb. It means to give advice.So Advice should be used here.
Climactic is adjective form of climax. Hence is proper for usage in 4th sentence.
Flare is a shape that spreads outwards. Flair means natural talent . hence , flare is correct in given context.

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