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    Question

    In each question below, four words printed in bold type are given. These are numbered (A), (B), (C) and (D). One these words printed in bold might either be wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word that is inappropriate or wrongly spelt, if any. The number of the word is your answer. If the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and appropriate in the context of the sentence then mark (E), i.e. 'All Correct', as your answer.

    He reels (A) off a series of allegation (B) , most of which have either been positively discredited (C) or remain wholly unsubstantiated (D) .

    A reels Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B allegation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C discredited Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D unsubstantiated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, since ‘a series of’ is used, the plural form should be used. So, ‘allegations’ is correct. He reels off a series of allegations , most of which have either been positively discredited or remain wholly unsubstantiated.

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