Question
In the following question, two statements are given
with a part missing. From the options, choose the word that can fit in the sentences to make it grammatically and contextually correct. 1. In the affairs of nations, large and powerful ones long have _________ their wills on the small and weak ones. 2. The chamber exercises a complete financial control, and no taxes can be _______ without its consent.Solution
1 talks about how some large and powerful nations have implemented their wills on the small and weak ones. 2 talks about how the chamber exercises a control on finances and taxes can be implemented only with its consent. IMPOSED can fit in both sentences to convey both requisite meanings. Thus, (d) is the right answer. A, B and C will fit only in 2, while E will fit only in 1.
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