Question

    In each of the questions below, a phrase is followed by

    five sentences with some part of it as bold. You have to identify the sentence in which the bold part can be replaced by the given bold phrase to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Phrase: Play down
    A The spokesperson tried to blow up the seriousness of the incident during the press conference. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The manager spelled out the entire situation clearly to the staff. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The company looked into the financial irregularities for several years. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D She highlighted the importance of teamwork in the project. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The chairman pointed out several weaknesses in the proposal. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Blow up = exaggerate / make something seem bigger or more serious Replace it with the given phrase: The spokesperson tried to play down the seriousness of the incident during the press conference.

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