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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.
She managed to bite back the ironic(A)/caustic(B) retort on the tip of her tongue.
He gave an impassioned and valid(A)/cogent(B) plea for judicial reform.
I am not adverse(A)/averse(B) to helping out.
The coupe(A)/coup(B) broke away as the train climbed the hill.
They heard the bells peeling(A)/pealing(B) far and wide.
'Caustic' means 'sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way'. This is a more suitable word in the first sentence.
'Cogent' means 'clear, logical and convincing', which is the better option in the second sentence.
'Adverse' means 'unfavourable' whereas 'averse' means 'having a strong dislike'. So, 'averse' is more suitable in the blank.
'Coupe' means 'a closed-door body' whereas 'coup' means 'a violent seizure of power'. So, 'coupe' is the correct answer in the fourth sentence.
'Pealing' means 'ring loudly'. So, the correct answer is BBBAB - option b).
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