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    Question

    These latest scandals will provide _____________ fuel

    for his political opponents. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the options.
    A farther Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B extravagant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C distant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D further Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘further’ is correct here. It means ‘to a greater distance or degree, or at a more advanced level’. The widely accepted rule is to use farther when being literal and discussing a physical distance. Further is used when discussing a more symbolic distance or to discuss a degree or extent. Extravagant- spending too much money, or using too much of something. ‘Distant’ is also inappropriate here. These latest scandals will provide further fuel for his political opponents.

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