Given below is a word followed by three sentences which consist of that word Identify the sentences ...........

English Language (SBI-CL) Word Usage

Given below is a word, followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentences(s) which best express(es) the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 ‘None of the above’ if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences.

SQUASH

A. The spectators had to be squashed into the hall for want of space.

B. We are in no position to squash the simmering tensions between the two communities.

C. He squashed his car into the tree.

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Both A and B

Both B and C

Only C

Only B

None of the above

Explanation:

The correct answer is: 1. Both A and B

Explanation of the word "SQUASH":

The word "squash" can have multiple meanings depending on context:

To compress or squeeze something into a smaller space (Literal)
To suppress or crush (an idea, feeling, or situation) (Figurative)
To hit or crash into something, often forcefully (less common)

Let’s look at each sentence:

Sentence A:
“The spectators had to be squashed into the hall for want of space.”
Correct usage — Here, “squashed” means crowded or crammed tightly into a small space.

Sentence B:
“We are in no position to squash the simmering tensions between the two communities.”
Correct usage — Here, “squash” means to suppress or put an end to tensions.

Sentence C:
“He squashed his car into the tree.”

Incorrect usage — This is awkward. A better verb would be "crashed" or "rammed"; "squashed" is not typically used for this kind of collision.