New Enroll in RBI Grade B New Batch - Starts on May 21

    Question

    In each of the following questions, a word has been used in sentences in THREE different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentences in which the usage of the word is CORRECT or APPROPRIATE.

    Augur (i) In contrast to the coalition of 1969, a

    new coalition would not augur a new period of social reforms. (ii) I find it hard to understand the contrary position, but I would not augur against it. (iii) That disregard does not augur well for the coming debate over immigration reform.
    A Only i Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ii and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C i and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D i, ii and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In ii, the word is incorrect. In i and iii, it is correct.

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