List I A. Vernacular B. Rhetoric C. Parlance D. Jargon List II 1. Language intended to influence people. 2. Language of ordinary people. 3. Language used for a specialised communication. 4. Language used by a particular group of people.

Directions: Match list I (word/expression/specialised term) with List II (meaning) and select the answer using the code given below the Lists.

  1. A. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
  2. B. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3 ✓
  3. C. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
  4. D. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

Correct Answer: B. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

Explanation

Vernacular is the language of ordinary people. Rhetoric is intended to influence people. Parlance refers to a particular way of speaking. Jargon refers to expressions used by a particular group.

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