Directions. In the question given below, three sentences are given, each of which has two words highlighted in bold. Choose the word in each sentence that fits appropriately in the context, and select the right option.

1. But my study of Strickland's character suffers from a graver (A)dialect/(B)defect than my ignorance of many facts.

2. Dr. Coutras was an old Frenchman of great (A)stature/(B)statue and exceeding bulk, and his complexion was florid and his hair white.

3. Once some women, venturing nearer than usual to the plantation, saw her washing clothes in the (A)brook/(B)brooch, and they threw stones at her.