In the question below, a sentence is given with four words highlighted. These four words are may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other.
Be careful (A) not to microwave (B) the hot plate (C) when you take the food out of the catch (D).
Correct Answer :
B-D
Solution :
The correct answer is B-D.
Let's analyze the sentence and the highlighted words step-by-step to find the correct arrangement:
Original sentence: "Be careful (A) not to microwave (B) the hot plate (C) when you take the food out of the catch (D)."
1. Analyze the words in their original positions:
- careful (A): The phrase "Be careful not to..." is grammatically correct and logically fits the advisory tone of the sentence. Thus, (A) is in the correct position.
- plate (C): Referring to "the hot plate" makes complete sense as it describes the dish containing the food. Thus, (C) is in the correct position.
- microwave (B) and catch (D): In the original layout, the sentence advises not to "microwave the hot plate" when you take food out of the "catch". This is contextually incorrect. A "microwave" is a common household appliance from which you take heated food, making it the appropriate noun for the end of the sentence. Conversely, "catch" acts as a verb here, meaning to touch, grab, or get burned by the hot plate.
2. Evaluate the swap between B and D:
If we exchange microwave (B) and catch (D), the sentence becomes:
"Be careful (A) not to catch (D) the hot plate (C) when you take the food out of the microwave (B)."
This rearranged sentence is grammatically correct and makes perfect sense contextually, as it warns someone not to touch (catch) a hot dish (plate) when removing food from the appliance (microwave).
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