A word is given below followed by three sentences which consist that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word. LOATH A. Her loath and disgust for racism was apparent. B. On the other hand, if I were just too fascinating the gallant gentlemen might be loath to drown me. C. To know John well was to loath him, as every contemporary chronicle bears witness.
A word is given below followed by three sentences which consist that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word.
A. Her loath and disgust for racism was apparent.
B. On the other hand, if I were just too fascinating the gallant gentlemen might be loath to drown me.
C. To know John well was to loath him, as every contemporary chronicle bears witness.
1). Only B
2). Both A and B
3). Both A and C
4). Only A
1 answers
The correct answer is option 1.
The word 'loath' means 'reluctant or unwilling'.
In sentence A, the word 'loath' is incorrectly used. It does not go with the context of the sentence. Also, the use of the word 'disgust' tells us that it should be somewhere in the lines of 'hatred'.
In sentence B, the word 'loath' is used correctly. The sentence suggests that '...if I were too fascinating the gallant gentlemen might be unwilling to drown me.'
In sentence C, the word 'loath' has been incorrectly used. It does not convey any meaning.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.
Note: loathe means disgust.