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    Question

    In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space. Below each such sentence, there are five options with one word each. Fill up the blank with the word that makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. 

    The chairman will ---------- over an audience of

    architects and developers.
    A persistent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B preside Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C prevent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D preserve Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E publish Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrasal verb ‘preside over something’ means ‘to be in charge of a situation or place’. The chairman will preside over an audience of architects and developers.

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