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Direction: Sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.

  1. He reads ______ that are _____ to his profession.








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    (1) pertinent (Adj.) : appropriate to a particular situation; relevant.
    Here, perodicals ; pertinent is the right option.

    Correct Option: C

    (1) pertinent (Adj.) : appropriate to a particular situation; relevant.
    Here, perodicals ; pertinent is the right option.

  1. You friends think you are conceited because you seem to ______ them.








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    emulate (V.) : to try to do something as well as somebody else because you admire them.
    (1) conceited (Adj.) : having too much pride in yourself and what you do.
    (3) penalize (V.) : impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
    (4) patronize (V.) : to treat somebody in a way that seems friendly
    Here, emulate is the right option.

    Correct Option: A

    emulate (V.) : to try to do something as well as somebody else because you admire them.
    (1) conceited (Adj.) : having too much pride in yourself and what you do.
    (3) penalize (V.) : impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
    (4) patronize (V.) : to treat somebody in a way that seems friendly
    Here, emulate is the right option.

  1. The man was absorbed _____ his work.








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    Here, in is the right option.

    Correct Option: D

    Here, in is the right option.

  1. I ______ him for the post _____ he was very active.








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    Here, recommended; because is the right option.

    Correct Option: D

    Here, recommended; because is the right option.

  1. The Press is supposed to be a means of _____ between the government and the _____.








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    Here, communication; people is the right option.

    Correct Option: A

    Here, communication; people is the right option.