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. Choose option 5 (None of the these) if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences. CANNON A. The sound of cannons firing and bayonets clashing together is what I think of when I think of war. B. Reviving the Inter-States Council is the only real way to cannon conflicts of state interests C. He was going well in the race last year but a loose horse cannoned into him and he came down.
Both A and C
Analyzing the Usage of the Word CANNON
The question asks us to identify which of the given sentences best expresses a correct meaning of the word "CANNON". Let's examine the common meanings of the word CANNON and then analyze each sentence.
The word CANNON primarily refers to:
- A large, heavy piece of artillery, typically mounted on wheels, used in warfare. (Noun)
- (Informal/Verb) To collide heavily with something or someone.
- (Billiards/Snooker/Verb) To make one ball strike another.
Sentence Analysis
Let's look at each sentence:
A. The sound of cannons firing and bayonets clashing together is what I think of when I think of war.
In this sentence, "cannons" is used as a plural noun referring to large guns used in warfare. This is a primary and correct meaning of the word. The context of war further supports this usage.
B. Reviving the Inter-States Council is the only real way to cannon conflicts of state interests.
Here, "cannon" is used as a verb. The phrase "to cannon conflicts" does not align with any standard or common meaning of the word cannon. You might use words like 'resolve', 'manage', 'prevent', or 'address' in this context, but not 'cannon'. This sentence does not correctly express a meaning of the word cannon.
C. He was going well in the race last year but a loose horse cannoned into him and he came down.
In this sentence, "cannoned into him" is used as a verb phrase meaning the horse collided heavily or struck him forcefully, much like a cannonball hitting something. This usage, while less common than the artillery meaning, is a valid informal usage of the verb 'to cannon' meaning to collide heavily. This sentence correctly expresses a meaning of the word cannon.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis:
- Sentence A correctly uses "cannons" as a noun (artillery).
- Sentence B uses "cannon" incorrectly as a verb in this context.
- Sentence C correctly uses "cannoned" as a verb (collided heavily).
Therefore, sentences A and C best express a meaning of the word CANNON.
The option that includes both A and C is the correct choice.
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