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Augur (i) In contrast to the coalition of 1969, a new coalition would not augur a new period of social reforms. (ii) I find it hard to understand the contrary position, but I would not augur against it. (iii) That disregard does not augur well for the coming debate over immigration reform.

Q: Answer-Augur (i) In contrast to the coalition of 1969, a new coalition would not augur a new period of soci...

In ii, the word is incorrect. In i and iii, it is correct.

In each of the following questions, a word has been used in sentences in THREE different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentences in which the usage of the word is CORRECT or APPROPRIATE.

A Only i

B ii and iii

C i and iii

D i, ii and iii

E None of these

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Augur (i) In contrast to the coalition of 1969, a new coalition would not augur a new period of social reforms. (ii) I find it hard to understand the contrary position, but I would not augur against it. (iii) That disregard does not augur well for the coming debate over immigration reform.

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