Directions : In the following questions a particular word is provided. Four sentences have been framed using the word (in different tense forms), only one of which makes use of the word correctly. Select the correct option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Incite
Incite Word Usage Explained
The question asks us to identify the sentence where the word 'incite' is used correctly. Let's break down the meaning of 'incite' and examine each sentence.
Understanding the Word 'Incite'
'Incite' is primarily a verb. It means to encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behavior or strong emotion).
It is often confused with 'insight', which is a noun meaning the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something.
Analyzing Each Sentence
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Sentence 1: He has a deep incite into various aspects of social formations.
- Analysis: This sentence uses 'incite' as a noun, suggesting a deep understanding. However, the correct noun for understanding is 'insight'. 'Incite' means to provoke or stir up, which doesn't fit the context of having understanding.
- Usage: Incorrect.
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Sentence 2: The words of the speaker incited feelings of anger, sorrow and grief.
- Analysis: Here, 'incited' is used as a verb (past tense). The sentence suggests that the speaker's words stirred up or provoked strong emotions like anger, sorrow, and grief. This aligns perfectly with the meaning of 'incite'.
- Usage: Correct.
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Sentence 3: His research gave the audience an incite into market trends.
- Analysis: Similar to sentence 1, this sentence incorrectly uses 'incite' as a noun where 'insight' (understanding) is required. The research provided understanding, it didn't stir up the audience in the way 'incite' implies.
- Usage: Incorrect.
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Sentence 4: Since he was incite she decided to call out to him.
- Analysis: This sentence uses 'incite' as if it were an adjective describing the person ('he'). There is no adjective form 'incite'. The word 'incite' is a verb. A correct word might be 'excited' or perhaps 'incited' (past participle used adjectivally, meaning provoked), but 'incite' itself is grammatically incorrect here.
- Usage: Incorrect.
Conclusion on Incite Usage
Based on the analysis, only the second sentence correctly uses the word 'incited' as a verb to describe the stirring up of emotions.
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Important Questions from Correct Usage of Word
Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.
REVISED
A. The college has revised its plans because of local objections.
B. The revised proposal will be presented to the board for discussion at Tuesday's meeting.
C. The judge was revised in the newspapers for his opinions on rape.
Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.
DEFY
A. The brave young woman decided to defy the rules and pursue her dreams.
B. His actions openly defied the authority of the government.
C. The officer was convicted for refusing to defy orders
Directions: Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.
HANDLE
A. She carefully held the handle of the door.
B. The detective found a crucial piece of evidence with his keen handle on the case.
C. He couldn't handle the pressure and decided to quit.
Select the option in which the usage of the given word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
EXPECT
Select the option in which the usage of the given word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE.
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