Question

Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized
and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form
correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
The further[A]/farther[B] he pushed himself, the more disillusioned he grew.
For the crowds it was more of a historical[A]/historic[B] event; for their leader, it
was just another day.
The old man has a healthy distrust[A]/mistrust[B] for all new technology.
This film is based on a real[A]/true [B] story.
One suspects that the compliment[A]/complement[B] was backhanded.
1) BABAB
2) ABBBA
3) BAABA
4) BBAAB
5) ABABA

Answer 1

The correct option is (5)ABABA

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (5) ABABA.

In sentence (i), further is the correct answer as farther is associated with physical distance and further means greater expanse in time and/or space.

So, A is correct.

In sentence (ii), option (B) is correct as historic is used for events.

In sentence (iii), option (A) is correct as distrust means lack of trust and mistrust means suspicion.

In sentence (iv), true is used. (A) is correct.

In sentence (v), compliment means praise or appreciation, so (A) is correct.