Question
In the question below, a sentence is given with four
words highlighted in bold. From the options, choose the number of highlighted in bold which are contextually or grammatically inappropriate. This contemporary question flies into a longstanding epilogue among scholars and policymakers about nation-building and nationalism: can countries maintain long-term stability and coherence while proceeding a wide range of ethnic and religious identities?Solution
1.      (e) The sentence talks about how this contemporary question surfaces into a longstanding discussion among scholars and policymakers about nation-building and nationalism: can countries maintain long- term stability and unity while containing so many ethnic and religious identities. FLIES is inapt here; TIES means to form part of, and would be more apt here. EPILOGUE means a final comment or conclusion after a book; DIALOGUE means discussion and would be more appropriate here. COHERENCE means the act of speaking or writing concisely and clearly; COHESION (unity) would be more apt. PROCEEDING means following; POSSESSING (containing; owning) would be more apt. Since all 4 words are inapt, (e) is the right answer.
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