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Direction: A sentence is given with blanks to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

  1. A BBC reporter was ____ for what North Korea deemed a disrespectful portrayal of the country and its leader.








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    expel (V.) : to officially make somebody leave an organisation.
    Here, expelled is the right option.

    Correct Option: D

    expel (V.) : to officially make somebody leave an organisation.
    Here, expelled is the right option.

  1. He is ______ rich, yet he ______ about high taxes.








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    (1) obscenely (Adj.) : outrageously; offensively
    (2) whine (V.) : to complain in an annoying, crying voice.
    Here, obscenely; whines is the right option.

    Correct Option: A

    (1) obscenely (Adj.) : outrageously; offensively
    (2) whine (V.) : to complain in an annoying, crying voice.
    Here, obscenely; whines is the right option.

  1. I ___ his contribution to my book______ it was substantial.








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    acknowledge (V.) : to accept that something is true; recognise; to express thanks.
    Here, acknowledged; because is the right option.

    Correct Option: D

    acknowledge (V.) : to accept that something is true; recognise; to express thanks.
    Here, acknowledged; because is the right option.

  1. The king plans to move the kingdom away from ____ domestic energy consumption, a change that will allow the Saudis to ___








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    (1) wasteful (Adj.) : using more of something than is necessary; not saving.
    Here, wasteful; increase is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    (1) wasteful (Adj.) : using more of something than is necessary; not saving.
    Here, wasteful; increase is the right option.

  1. Mr. Naimi, the chief secretary, was unceremoniously ______after party’s ____ defeat in general elections.








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    (1) oust (V.) : to force somebody out of job or position of power.
    (2) disastrous (Adj.) : very bad, harmful or unsuccessful; devastating.
    Here, ousted; disastrous is the right option.

    Correct Option: B

    (1) oust (V.) : to force somebody out of job or position of power.
    (2) disastrous (Adj.) : very bad, harmful or unsuccessful; devastating.
    Here, ousted; disastrous is the right option.