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IBPS PO 2018 · Question 18 of 98

In the following question, a word has been given. Choose the sentence(s) in which it is used correctly and if all the sentences are correct then choose Option 5. Word: Adage. (A) Among other things, Ben Franklin is famous for developing an adage to go with each of his philosophical ideals. (B) Murphy's Law is a good example of an adage that takes a pessimistic view of life. (C) The adage of gold led many people to travel to Texas by wagon.

Word Usage

  1. AOnly A
  2. BOnly B
  3. COnly C
  4. DBoth A and BCorrect
  5. EAll correct

Answer: D. Both A and B

Explanation

Correct answer: Option 4, i.e., Both A and B. The word 'adage' means 'a saying' or 'a maxim'. Both sentences (a) and (b) use the word 'adage' correctly. Both of them can be rewritten as — (a) Among other things, Ben Franklin is famous for developing a saying to go with each of his philosophical ideals. (b) Murphy's Law is a good example of a maxim that takes a pessimistic view of life.

Source: IBPS PO 2018 Prelims Memory-Based Test 13-Oct-2018 Shift 1 (Prepp) · memory-based

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