Below a word is given followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 (None of the these) if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences. HORRENDOUS A. The conditions were horrendous , and dysentery killed many soldiers. B. On the other hand, if your friend or family member had a horrendous experience with a contractor, then heed the warning and stay away, regardless of the low cost the contractor may quote you. C. Such a horrendous day and evening should have ended with a restful night and happy dreams, but it didn't.
BOTH A AND B
Understanding the Word Horrendous
The word "horrendous" is an adjective used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant, dreadful, or shocking. It conveys a strong sense of awfulness, terror, or causing horror.
Analyzing Each Sentence with "Horrendous"
Let's examine how the word "horrendous" is used in each of the provided sentences to see which ones best express its meaning.
- Sentence A: "The conditions were horrendous, and dysentery killed many soldiers."
- Sentence B: "On the other hand, if your friend or family member had a horrendous experience with a contractor, then heed the warning and stay away, regardless of the low cost the contractor may quote you."
- Sentence C: "Such a horrendous day and evening should have ended with a restful night and happy dreams, but it didn't."
We will now look at each sentence individually:
Sentence A Analysis: Horrendous Conditions
In sentence A, "horrendous" is used to describe "conditions". Conditions that lead to many soldiers dying from a disease like dysentery are clearly extremely unpleasant, dreadful, and terrible. This usage aligns perfectly with the core meaning of "horrendous". The consequences mentioned (death of soldiers) emphasize the severity of the conditions.
Sentence B Analysis: Horrendous Experience
In sentence B, "horrendous" is used to describe an "experience" with a contractor. A "horrendous experience" suggests a very bad, dreadful, or extremely unpleasant encounter or outcome. The context implies it was so bad that it warrants a strong warning to others to avoid that contractor. This also fits well with the meaning of "horrendous" as something dreadful or highly unpleasant.
Sentence C Analysis: Horrendous Day and Evening
In sentence C, "horrendous" is used to describe a "day and evening". While a day or evening can be unpleasant, using "horrendous" implies it was extremely unpleasant, dreadful, or terrible. Compared to conditions causing death (Sentence A) or an experience bad enough to warn others strongly (Sentence B), describing a day and evening as "horrendous" might be a slightly less forceful application of the word, although still possible if something truly dreadful happened. However, based on the options focusing on A and B, A and B demonstrate the meaning more clearly and strongly.
Conclusion
Both Sentence A ("horrendous conditions" leading to death) and Sentence B ("horrendous experience" warranting a strong warning) effectively use the word "horrendous" to convey something extremely unpleasant, dreadful, or terrible. These sentences best express the strong meaning of the word.
Important Questions from Error Spotting
Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
A honest mistake (a) / is no more than that; (b) / just an honest mistake. (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
A company of five thousand soldiers , (a) / having marched tirelessly for over five days , (b) / have just moved into their cantonment . (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
Every person who believes in principles (a) / must stand up to fight (b) / for their convictions . (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
The Olympic Games reflects(a) / the highest spirit of (b) / human endeavour and achievement . (c) / No error (d)Direction: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c) Read each sentence to determine whether there is an error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).
The principal of the school (a) / stressed the need for discipline (b) / amongst the students. (c) / No error (d)
