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The biennial [A] / biannual [B]meetings of the party were [A] / was [B]too infrequent to work out a strategy to strengthen the cadres. They waited with bated [A] / baited [B]breath for the announcement of the results. The faun [A] / fawn [B]coloured dress suited her complexion. The forward [A] / foreword [B]to the book was a mere acknowledgement of gratitude to various people.
Answer: Option A
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A
ANS:option B
'Biannual' is twice a year whereas 'biennial' means once in 2 years.The word 'Infrequent'indicates that biennial is the apt word.Hence A.
'Meetings' is plural hence the plural verb 'were' should be used.Hence A.
'Baited' means to trap while 'bated' is to hold your breath especially when one is anxious.Hence A.
'Faun' is a Raman God, part man, part goat, 'Fawn' is light brown colour and is apt in the context.Hence B.
'Forward' is ahead or in front of.The 'foreword' to a book is an introduction by the author or bysomeone else.Hence B.
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ANS:option B
'Biannual' is twice a year whereas 'biennial' means once in 2 years.The word 'Infrequent'indicates that biennial is the apt word.Hence A.
'Meetings' is plural hence the plural verb 'were' should be used.Hence A.
'Baited' means to trap while 'bated' is to hold your breath especially when one is anxious.Hence A.
'Faun' is a Raman God, part man, part goat, 'Fawn' is light brown colour and is apt in the context.Hence B.
'Forward' is ahead or in front of.The 'foreword' to a book is an introduction by the author or bysomeone else.Hence B.
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