Question

    In each question, there are three sentences. Each has a pair of words that are italicised and highlighted. From the italicised and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by options that indicate the words, which may be selected to correctly complete the set of sentences. From the options given, choose the most appropriate one.

    Any prolonged (A) / impersonating (B) attempt to

    isolate the country would not only have economic consequences but also complicate the fight against the terrorism yet more. A suspension of diplomatic ties as well as air and sea travel to and from the country is unprecedented (A) / precarious (B) .  With private investment remaining elusive (A) / abrasive (B ), the States’ focus on bolstering capital expenditure in sectors such as transport, irrigation and power is welcome
    A AAB Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B AAA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C BAA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ABA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    prolonged means stretched impersonating means pretending to be someone else unprecedented means never happened earlier precarious means uncertain elusive means lost abrasive means biting

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