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    Question

    The journalists have _________ that spying has caused serious _________ on the rights to free speech and privacy.

    A contended, dents Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B concerned, bands Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C convince, damage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D contracted, maintained Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘contended’ means ‘to say that something is true or is a fact’. The word ‘dent’ means ‘a reduction in amount or size’. These are the correct words to be used. The journalists have contended that spying has caused serious dents on the rights to free speech and privacy.

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