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1. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. ____________ so long ago, virtually everyone seemed _____________ that a sizeable majority of British voters ____________ reaffirm their faith and confidence in a united Europe. Unfortunately, what was considered to be a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality. A small majority of voters ____________ to take Britain out of the European Union (EU) in the referendum held on June 23. a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality.
Options
A. ominous
B. grim
C. dire
D. haunting

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2. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. ____________ so long ago, virtually everyone seemed _____________ that a sizeable majority of British voters ____________ reaffirm their faith and confidence in a united Europe. Unfortunately, what was considered to be a remote possibility has actually become a very ____________ reality. A small majority of voters ____________ to take Britain out of the European Union (EU) in the referendum held on June 23. A small majority of voters ____________ to take Britain out
Options
A. had opted
B. will opt
C. have opted
D. has opted

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4. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. The Finance Minister, under P-whose supervision this Q-has not made any definite statement R-has taken place,
Options
A. RPQ
B. QRP
C. PRQ
D. QPR

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6. In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. He succeeded in proving his point with ______________ logic.
Options
A. diabolical
B. irrefutable
C. rational
D. analytical

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8. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. To bite off more than one can chew
Options
A. To take on a commitment that one cannot fulfill
B. A task which has unexpectedly become very difficult
C. A greedy person will always suffer
D. To grab a share more than what is rightfully theirs

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