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In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words 'Dissent' and 'Descent'

Options

  1. A'Dissent' means having ideas different from general beliefs or official position, and 'descent' means movement
  2. B'Dissent' means having ideas different from general beliefs or official position, and 'descent' means being of
  3. C'Dissent' means being of acceptable standard, and 'descent' means movement towards a lower place
  4. D'Dissent' means being of acceptable standard, and 'descent' means ideas different from general beliefs or offi

Correct answer

A. 'Dissent' means having ideas different from general beliefs or official position, and 'descent' means movement

Step-by-step solution

Dissent means ‘having ideas different from general beliefs or official position. Descent refers to movement towards a lower place.

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