Question

    In the question given below, two sentences are given

    with one blank each. From the given answer choices, choose the option which contains the word that fits in both sentences making them grammatically and contextually correct. 1. Curiously, Browne—the company’s superintendent—no longer publicly _______ that the pond was filthy. 2. Another four Bulgarian wrestlers _______ for the bronze medals, but all lost and were slotted into fourth place.
    A asserted Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B competed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C argued Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D contended Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E vied Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    First sentence - we need a verb here to agree with the subject BROWNE. CONTENDED (stated forcefully) will fit here, as the sentence tells us of an assertion that Browne did not make. Second sentence - we need a verb here to agree with the subject WRESTLERS. CONTENDED (contested) will fit here as the sentence tells us how the wrestlers competed for the medals. Thus, (d) is the right answer A and C will only fit in 1, while B and E will only fit in 2.

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