Question
Download Solution PDFIn the following question, a word has been given. Choose the sentence(s) in which it is used correctly and if all the sentences are correct then choose Option 5.
Adage
(A) Among other things, Ben Franklin is famous for developing an adage to go with each of his philosophical ideals.
(B) Murphy’s Law is a good example of an adage that takes a pessimistic view of life.
(C) The adage of gold led many people to travel to Texas by wagon.
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Download Solution PDFCorrect answer: Option 4, i.e., Both A and B.
The word ‘adage’ means ‘a saying’ or ‘a maxim’.
Both sentences (a) and (b) use the word ‘adage’ correctly. Both of them can be re-written as-
(a) Among other things, Ben Franklin is famous for developing a saying to go with each of his philosophical ideals.
b) Murphy’s Law is a good example of a maxim that takes a pessimistic view of life.
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