Question

Choose the correct sequence of the words that should be used in the below paragraph.

The continuous [A] / continual [B] criticism of [A] / on [B] the opposition spurred the government into action to try and contain inflation. Equal [A] / Equitable [B] distribution of wealth should be the goal of a democratic government. She declared proudly to her friends that her husband was loyal [A] / faithful [B] to her. There was a barely perceptible [A] / perceptive [B] hesitation in her manner before she acquiesced.

• A. BABAB
• B. BABBA
• C. ABBAB
• D. ABABA

Answer 1

The correct option is B

BABBA

ANS: option B
'Continuous' means without a break while 'continual' means frequent, or every now and then. Continual is the suitable word in this context.Hence B.
'Criticism of is correct. Hence A.
'Equitable' which means 'fair and just' is the suitable word. Hence B.
Loyalty is a quality that people in an organization show to their bosses or to the organization.
Faithfulness is a quality that is exhibited in a marital relationship. Hence B.
'Perceptive' is to be able to guage things correctly.
'Perceptible' which means 'noticeable' suits the context. Hence A.