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In the question, one word is given in bold, and corresponding to that, three sentences are given, each containing that word. Choose the option depicting the sentence(s) that have the correct usage of the word. ARREST (A) The goalkeeper arrested the ball during the match. (B) The quick action of firefighters arrested the spread of the fire. (C) The police arrested the suspect for robbery.

1. Both A and B
2. Only B
3. Only C
4. Both B and C

Correct answer: Both B and C

Solution

'Arrest' can mean to stop or check, as in arresting the spread of fire, and it also means to take into custody, as in arresting a suspect. Sentence A is incorrect because a goalkeeper does not 'arrest' the ball; the usual word would be 'caught'. Therefore, only B and C are correct.

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