Directions: In this section an underlined word has been used variously in three sentences S1, S2 and S3. You are required to determine in how many sentences has the word been used correctly, and mark your answer from the options (a), (b) or (c) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (d).
S1: The moribund state of the decaying colony depressed everyone.
S2: The strength of the collective remained moribund despite attempts at scuttling unity.
S3: Driven by a common purpose, the moribund group decided it would prevail notwithstanding the adverseness of the situation.
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The correct answer is option (1). In S1, "moribund" is correctly used to describe something in a state of decline or near death, referring to the decaying colony. In S2 and S3, the word "moribund" is used incorrectly to describe groups, which is not the standard usage. Therefore, only S1 uses "moribund" correctly.
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Select the segment in which a word has been INCORRECTLY used.
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