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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word/set of words from the given options.
The Himalayas ran from east to west and cut off the cold winds from the north. This allowed agriculture to proper and _____ wealth, but it also _____ barbarian invaders from the north.
- (a)
attracted; dissipated
- (b)
created; attracted
- (c)
created; restricted
- (d)
attracted; evicted
Answer: Option C
Text Explanation :
In option 1 the word for the second blank would make sense only if the main statement read, “This ‘not only’ allowed agriculture…” Without the connecting words ‘not only’, the word ‘dissipated’ for the second blank contradicts the passage. The same rationale applies to the second blank in option C which is ‘restricted’. This word, too will contradict the passage. Therefore, options 1 and 3 can be eliminated.
‘Evicted for the second blank in option 4 makes no sense in the context of the main statement. For the word to be meaningful, the ‘not only’ connector must once again apply. Therefore, option 4 can be eliminated.
Both the words in option 2 fit well in the given context.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word/set of words from the given options.
Our ______diversity may also be of some value. Because we have always learned to live with pluralism, it is possible that we may be better prepared to ______ the diversity of global economy.
- (a)
stupefying; negotiate
- (b)
plural; alleviate
- (c)
variegated; annihilate
- (d)
dreary; exasperate
Answer: Option A
Text Explanation :
For the second blank, ‘alleviate’, ‘annihilate’ as well as ‘exasperate’ will not fit in logically because the diversity of the global economy is being discussed. Therefore, we can eliminate options 2, 3 and 4.
For the first blank the two words in the options which may be logically sound to insert are ‘stupefying’ and ‘variegated’. ‘Stupefying’ means ‘astounding or astonishing,’ while‘ variegated’ means ‘varied or diverse’ which would be a needless repetition with the word “diversity” present immediately after the blank. Secondly, the second blank for variegated is ‘annihilate’ which as explained above is logically unsound.
Both the words in option 1 fit in the blanks.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word/set of words from the given options.
My inward petition was instantly______. First, a delightful cold wave descended over my back and under my feet, _________ all discomfort.
- (a)
acknowledged; banishing
- (b)
repudiated; infuriating
- (c)
acceded; exacerbating
- (d)
decimated; assuaging
Answer: Option A
Text Explanation :
For the second blank only ‘banishing’ or ‘assuaging’ would make logical sense.
‘Exacerbating’ is logically contradictory while ‘infuriating’ is logically and grammatically incorrect. Therefore, we can eliminate options 2 and 3.
However, for the first blank, ‘acknowledged’ is a much better logical fit than ‘decimated’ as ‘Decimated’ contradicts the main statement. Therefore, option 1 scores over option 4.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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