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  • In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given below it. select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. In this University, there is no __________ for awarding scholarships on the basic of merit in examination alone.


  • Options
  • A. precedent
  • B. opportunity
  • C. chance
  • D. possibility

  • Correct Answer
  • precedent 

    Explanation

    Precedent means prior arrangement; no other option is suitable. Opportunity means a favorable juncture of circumstances. Chance is a synonym for opportunity, it also means something that happens without intension. possibility is the condition of being possible.

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    • Options
    • A. S Q P R
    • B. Q P S R
    • C. Q R P S
    • D. P S R Q
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    • Options
    • A. S Q R P
    • B. Q P R S
    • C. S R P Q
    • D. Q S P R
      • Discuss
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    • Options
    • A. S R Q P
    • B. S P R Q
    • C. P R S Q
    • D. Q R S P
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    • Options
    • A. P Q R S
    • B. P R S Q
    • C. S R P Q
    • D. Q S R P
      • Discuss
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    • Options
    • A. P Q R S
    • B. P R Q S
    • C. Q S P R
    • D. Q S R P
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    • Options
    • A. out
    • B. of
    • C. for
    • D. off
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    • Options
    • A. unjust
    • B. unbearable
    • C. inefficient
    • D. unreliable
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    • Options
    • A. confer
    • B. present
    • C. execute
    • D. administer
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    • Options
    • A. reproached
    • B. abused
    • C. accused
    • D. reprimanded
      • Discuss
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    • Options
    • A. swimming
    • B. to swim
    • C. him to swim
    • D. how to swimming
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