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Fill in the blank (qualification ownership verb) “Namrata was found to ______ the required qualifications for the job.” Choose the verb that best completes the sentence.

Verbal Ability Selecting Words Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    possess
  • B
    acquire
  • C
    obtain
  • D
    had

Answer

Correct Answer: possess

Explanation

Given data

  • Assessment of candidate's qualifications at the time of evaluation.

Concept/ApproachPossess is the precise verb meaning “to have/own” qualifications or skills at that time.

Option analysispossess — correct collocation: “possess the required qualifications.”acquire / obtain — imply the act of getting, not the state of already having.had — tense/structure mismatch; parallel to “was found to have,” but that wording isn't offered here.

Final Answerpossess

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