Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentences(s) that best express(es) the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 ‘None of the above’ if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences. INSTANT A. The instant the girl saw her mother, she burst out crying. B. The women took an instant dislike to one another. C. She was too lazy to make herself a sandwich and salad, and decided to just have some instant soup.
All A, B, and C
Understanding the Word 'INSTANT' and its Usage
The question asks us to identify which of the given sentences correctly uses the word "INSTANT". The word "instant" can have several meanings depending on the context.
Meanings of INSTANT
Let's look at the common meanings of the word "instant":
- A precise moment in time (as a noun).
- Happening immediately or without delay (as an adjective).
- Referring to food or products that can be prepared very quickly (as an adjective).
Analyzing Each Sentence
Now, let's examine how "instant" is used in each of the provided sentences:
Sentence A: "The instant the girl saw her mother, she burst out crying."
In this sentence, "instant" is used to refer to a specific moment in time - the moment the girl saw her mother. This usage aligns with the first meaning listed above (a precise moment in time). Therefore, this sentence uses the word "instant" correctly.
Sentence B: "The women took an instant dislike to one another."
Here, "instant" is used as an adjective describing the type of dislike. An "instant dislike" means a dislike that happened immediately, without any delay or prior interaction leading up to it. This usage aligns with the second meaning listed above (happening immediately). Therefore, this sentence also uses the word "instant" correctly.
Sentence C: "She was too lazy to make herself a sandwich and salad, and decided to just have some instant soup. "
In this sentence, "instant" is used as an adjective describing the soup. "Instant soup" refers to a type of soup that is designed to be prepared very quickly, typically by adding hot water. This usage aligns with the third meaning listed above (referring to quickly prepared products). Therefore, this sentence uses the word "instant" correctly.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis of each sentence and the different meanings of the word "instant", we find that all three sentences A, B, and C use the word correctly according to standard English usage.
Sentence A uses "instant" to mean a moment in time.
Sentence B uses "instant" to mean immediate.
Sentence C uses "instant" to mean quickly prepared.
All these are valid and common uses of the word "instant".
Important Questions from Correct Usage of Word
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