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cast I. The discovery of the dinosaur
skeleton has cast light on why they became extinct. II. The new blockbuster has a very popular cast including Martin Freeman. III. This new system is going to cast an arm and a leg for the company  In each of the following questions, a word has been given and used in three statements. You are supposed to identify which of the statement/s use/s the word correctly and mark them as your answer.Solution
The word ‘ cast in the third statement doesn’t fit into the context, and ‘cost’ should be used in its place. This new system is going to cost an arm and a leg for the company.
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