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    Question

    In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate words. Five alternatives are suggested for the question. Choose the correct alternative, such that both the words fit contextually and grammatically in the given statement.

    Already the several rounds of NATO expansion and

    Russia’s territorial aggression have ______________ the world to its most dangerous moment since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.
    A issued, put Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B made, savoured Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C looked, masked Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D taken, brought Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E follow, mix Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, both the words ‘brought’ and ‘taken’ can fit the blank. In 1- ‘issued’ is incorrect. In 2, both the words are inappropriate. In 3, ‘looked’ is incorrect. In 5, both words are grammatically incorrect. Already the several rounds of NATO expansion and Russia’s territorial aggression have brought/taken the world to its most dangerous moment since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.

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