Question

which of the following uses the word commenced in the same way it is used in the passage? my mistress, who had kindly commenced to instruct me, had, in compliance with the advice and direction of her husband, not only ceased to instruct, but had set her face against my being instructed by any one else. oa the students commenced across the stage. ob the principal commenced to hand out the diplomas. oc the commenced students were excited as they lined up. od the commenced lasted late into the night because of the long - winded speakers.

Explanation:

In the passage, "commenced" means began. Option B uses "commenced" in the sense of began (the principal began to hand out the diplomas). Option A uses it in a non - standard way as "commenced across" is not a proper usage here. Option C uses "commenced" as an adjective which is incorrect. Option D uses "commenced" as a noun which is also incorrect.

Answer:

B. The principal commenced to hand out the diplomas.