S1: It was <u>quotidian</u> on account of the courtiers to take great pains to maintain the dignity of the ailing monarch. S2: The rules of conduct of the highest judiciary are <u>quotidian</u> principles on which rest the very foundations of justice and democracy. S3: His <u>quotidian</u> life is, contrary to what people think, rather unexciting.
Directions: In this section an underlined word has been used variously in three sentences S1, S2 and S3. You are required to determine in how many sentences has the word been used correctly and mark your answer from the options (a), (b) or (c) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (d).
- A. 1 ✓
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. None
Correct Answer: A. 1
Explanation
Quotidian means occurring every day or ordinary. S3 correctly uses it to describe an unexciting, daily life.
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