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 these) if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences.
CALLOUS
A. Most small business employers aren't callous mongrels who sack workers unfairly or at the drop of a hat to gain a sense of power.
B. Treating people like pawns and playthings in your own private emotional board game is cruel and callous.
C. History paintings had to be grand and callous, with subjects drawn from the Bible, classical mythology and history.

Correct Answer: Both A and B

Meaning of the Word:
The word "CALLOUS" is an adjective that means showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others, or being unfeeling and heartless.

Analyzing the Sentences:

Sentence A: "Most small business employers aren't callous mongrels who sack workers unfairly or at the drop of a hat to gain a sense of power."
Here, "callous" is used correctly to describe employers who are unfeeling, heartless, or insensitive to their workers' feelings and job security.

Sentence B: "Treating people like pawns and playthings in your own private emotional board game is cruel and callous."
Here, "callous" is used correctly to describe behavior that is heartless, cruel, and completely lacking in empathy for others.

Sentence C: "History paintings had to be grand and callous, with subjects drawn from the Bible, classical mythology and history."
Here, "callous" is used incorrectly. History paintings were expected to be grand, noble, impressive, or solemn. Using "callous" (cruel/insensitive) does not fit the context of classic history paintings.

Conclusion:
Since the word "callous" is correctly and meaningfully used in both sentence A and sentence B, the correct option is Both A and B.