Question
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. Besides, the best sales managers are not only adopt at bargaining for a chunk of the company’s budget to benefit their own people, but look for ways to increase enterprise value from a holistic company view. (A) adapt /(B) adept (C) competence /(D) competent (E) efficiently /(F) efficientSolution
(d) We need an adjective here to modify the noun MANAGERS. The sentence talks about how the best sales managers are capable of bargaining for chunk of the company’s budget to benefit their own people. ADEPT, COMPETENT and EFFICIENT mean capable and will fit in the sentence. Thus, (d) is the right answer. A is incorrect as ADAPT means to adjust to new conditions. COMPETENCE is a noun and EFFICIENTLY is an adverb. Adopt means to accept or embrace.
a situation where there is a lack of resources or necessities
Identify the incorrect pair:
In the following question select the answer pair that expresses a relationship most similar to that expressed in the capitalised pair.
FROWN : ...
Choose the antonym of the word DECRY
Suppress
- Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Innocuous Plants : Botany :: Soil : ?
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Diligent
Demesne
A) Puzzle     B) Mingled     C) Separate     D) Wonderful