Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Since she is a teacher of language, one would not expect her to be guilty of a ________.
a) aberration
b) solecism
c) schism
d) bombast
e) stanchion

Answer 1

Hint: A noun is a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action. The noun is the word class that can serve as the subject or object of a verb, the object of a preposition, or in apposition.

Complete answer:
In the given question, we have to find out which of the nouns given to us in the question are related to the field of ‘language.’
Let us thus analyze the options given to us in this question-
Option (a.), 'aberration', refers to a state or condition markedly different from the norm.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as it is not particularly related to the field of language.
Option (b.), ‘solecism', refers to a socially awkward or tactless act. Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as it is not particularly related to the field of language.
Option (c.), ‘schism', refers to division of a group into opposing factions. Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as it is not particularly related to the field of language.
Option (d.), ‘bombast', refers to pompous or pretentious talk or writing. Therefore, option (d.) is correct as writing and talking is directly relevant to the field of language.
Option (e.), ‘stanchion', refers to any vertical post or rod used as a support. Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as it is not particularly related to the field of language.

Note:
 In this question, it will be helpful for the student to recall the concept of language. Language is defined as a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols. Thus, writing and talking are a part of it.