S1: We shall have to present ourselves before the Dean and explain our behaviour.<br>S2: They will need to get their act together if they wish to win the contract.

Directions: In the following items, there are two sentences S1 and S2, based on commonly used word(s), which are underlined. Read the two sentences carefully and mark the response that denotes the <strong>CORRECT</strong> use of these words in each of the two sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

  1. A. S1 is right and S2 is wrong
  2. B. S1 is wrong and S2 is right
  3. C. Both S1 and S2 are wrong
  4. D. Both S1 and S2 are right

Correct Answer: D. Both S1 and S2 are right

Explanation

'Present ourselves' correctly means to appear before someone in authority. 'Get their act together' is a correct idiom meaning to organize oneself effectively.

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