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Match List I with List II:

List I
List II
Term
Definition
A. Apodosis
I. Clause expressing the condition
B. Protasis
II. Clause expressing the consequence
C. Collocation
III. Links the subject of a sentence with a complement
D. Copular verb
IV. A pair or group of words that are habitually juxtaposed

Options

A

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

B

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

C

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

D

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

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Correct Answer :

Option D

A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Solution :

The correct option is A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III.

Let us break down each grammatical and linguistic term from List I and match it to its correct definition in List II step-by-step:

1. A. Apodosis matches with II. Clause expressing the consequence
In a conditional sentence (an "if-then" statement), the apodosis is the main clause that expresses the result, consequence, or outcome. For example, in the sentence "If it rains, we will stay home," the clause "we will stay home" is the apodosis.

2. B. Protasis matches with I. Clause expressing the condition
Conversely, the protasis is the dependent clause in a conditional sentence that states the condition or hypothesis. It typically begins with "if" or an equivalent word. In the sentence "If it rains, we will stay home," the clause "If it rains" is the protasis.

3. C. Collocation matches with IV. A pair or group of words that are habitually juxtaposed
In linguistics, a collocation refers to a familiar grouping, pairing, or juxtaposition of words that co-occur more frequently than would be expected by chance. Examples include terms like "fast food," "make a cup of tea," or "heavy rain."

4. D. Copular verb matches with III. Links the subject of a sentence with a complement
A copular verb (or linking verb) is a verb used to connect the subject of a sentence with a subject complement (an adjective, noun, or pronoun that describes or identifies the subject). Common examples include "be," "seem," "become," and "feel" (e.g., in "She is a doctor" or "He feels happy").

By matching each term, we get:
- A → II
- B → I
- C → IV
- D → III

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