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IBPS PO 2018 · Question 20 of 98

In the following question, a word has been given. Choose the sentence(s) in which it is used correctly. Word: Tact. (A) Because he lacks discretion and tact, most of the things my brother says comes off as offensive. (B) Even though Vincent van Gogh was an extremely tactful artist, he only sold one painting during his lifetime. (C) Andrew is a man of great tact and is a skilled speaker when it comes to diplomacy.

Word Usage

  1. AOnly A
  2. BOnly B
  3. COnly C
  4. DBoth A and C
  5. EAll are correctCorrect

Answer: E. All are correct

Explanation

Correct answer: Option 5, i.e. All are correct. The word 'tact' means 'skill' or 'sensitivity'. All (a), (b) and (c) use the correct meaning of the word. They can be re-written as — (a) Because he lacks discretion and sensitivity, most of the things my brother says comes off as offensive. (b) Even though Vincent van Gogh was an extremely skilful artist, he only sold one painting during his lifetime. (c) Andrew is a man of great skill and is a skilled speaker when it comes to diplomacy.

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

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