Question
Directions: In each question below, word is used in four
different ways. Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE. (A) Topics which assume detailed knowledge of local events. (B) She didn’t assume understand a word I said. (C) She assumed full responsibility for all organizational work. (D) I assumed he wanted me to keep the book.Solution
Assume- supposed to be the case, without proof ‘Assume’ is incorrectly used in option B. In the other sentences, the word ‘assume’ is used correctly.
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57, 59, 56, 61, 54, ___ - Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?
RGV, UME, ?, AYW, DEF - Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
17, 18, 22, 31, 47, ___ - Which letter and number cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?
LT6, KU12, IW24, FZ48, ____ - Which letter-cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?
NPQR, OORQ, PNSP, ____, RLUN
