Directions In each of the following questions a word has been given and used in three statements You...........

English ( Master) Word Usage

Directions: In each of the following questions, a word has been given and used in three statements. You are supposed to identify which of the statement/s use/s the word correctly and mark that as your answer.

Precept

I. The company was a precept between the Industry and the government.

II. Foregoing precepts, he was given one more chance given his stellar past performance.

III. The Regulator issued precepts requiring the companies to provide information about their financials.

Only I

Only II

Only I and II

Only II and III

All of the above

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Explanation:

Precept:

I. A general rule followed

II. A writ/warrant

Statement II corresponds to meaning I while statement III corresponds to meaning II.

However, statement I is absurd and meaningless.

Hence, option D is correct.