Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentences(s) that best express(es) the meaning of the word.

Wind

A. That noise you can hear is the tape winding back.

B. The blow to my stomach knocked the wind out of me.

C. The sails flapped in the wind.

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  1. Only B
  2. A and C
  3. B and C
  4. Only C
  5. All of the above

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Option 5 : All of the above
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The correct answer is 'All of the above'.

Key Points

  •  Let's understand the different ways in which the word 'wind' can be used:
    • A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt.
      • Example: There isn't enough wind to fly a kite.
    • To make it difficult or temporarily impossible for someone to breathe, usually by hitting them in the stomach.
    • To turn or cause something to turn.
      • Example: Wind up your watch every day.
  • By understanding the different meanings of the word 'wind' we can get that the usage of the word in all the given statements is correct.
  • Hence, option 5 is the correct answer.
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