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• T Ghosh

  

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  February 11, 2014 9:08 AM IST

  The word given below has been used in sentences in four different ways. Choose the option
  corresponding to the sentence in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
  Make
  (a) May I make so bold as to suggest that you curtsy when the queen enters?
  (b) Gillian decided to make over her estate to the orphanage where she grew up.
  (c) Alice could not make up the meaning of the paradox.
  (d) Some time ago the two brothers fought, but their father forced them to make up.

• Laddu

  

  • 47 posts
   

  February 20, 2014 11:00 PM IST

  I think C is wrong in my view. Actually that is not 'make up', but , 'make out'.

   

• T Ghosh

  

  • 144 posts
   

  February 21, 2014 12:03 AM IST

  ya right :)