Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs…

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Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs 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.

(a) Ancient archeological (A) sites / (B) cites are under threat in Syria.

(b) Put the letter into an (A) envelop / (B) envelope.

(c) One cannot (A) wreak / (B) reek vengeance when one is expected to act in a dispassionate manner.

(d) Backward regions that are otherwise well connected are proving to be tax (A) heavens / (B) havens for such industrial units as can relocate.

Answer: C. ABABExplanation: (A) 'Site' is the piece of land on which something is located; 'cite' means 'make reference to'. (B) The wrapper is 'envelope'. 'Envelop' is a…

  1. A.

    BBAB

  2. B.

    ABBB

  3. C.

    ABAB

  4. D.

    BBBA

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Correct answer: C

Explanation:

(A) 'Site' is the piece of land on which something is located; 'cite' means 'make reference to'.

(B) The wrapper is 'envelope'. 'Envelop' is a verb.

(A) 'Wreak' is to perpetrate; 'reek' is to smell.

(B) 'Haven' is 'a place of safety'. The keyword is 'tax'; 'tax haven' is a country or independent area where taxes are levied at a low rate.

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