Question

    In a well-governed organisation, the CEO should delegate

    operative in order to focus on the long term vision. In the question below, a sentence is provided, with one word highlighted in bold. Three pairs of words is given, out of which only one word of each pair can replace the highlighted word to make the sentence grammatically and meaningfully correct. From the options below, choose the one that provides the correct combination of words of each pair that will replace the highlighted word. (A) operations /(B) operates (C) tasked /(D) tasks (E) responsibilities /(F) responses
    A ADE Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ADF Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ACE Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D BDF Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E BDE Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (a) We need a noun here to form the object of the verb DELEGATE. The sentence talks about how the CEO should distribute duties in an organisation so that he can focus on the long-term vision. OPERATIONS, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES will fit here. Thus, (a) is the right answer. OPERATES is a verb. TASKED is an adjective. RESPONSES (reactions) will not make contextual sense. The highlighted word OPERATIVE is an adjective.

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