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Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Anders couldn't get to the bank until just before it closed, so of course the (1)_______ was endless and he got (2)______ behind two women whose loud, stupid conversation put him in a murderous (3)_______. He was never in the best of tempers (4)_______. Anders - a book critic known for the weary, elegant savagery with which he (5)________ almost everything he reviewed.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 5.

Option 1: transferred

Option 2: incorporated

Option 3: conditioned

Option 4: dispatched


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: dispatched


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation:

In the context of the sentence, the phrase "known for the weary, elegant savagery with which he" indicates that Anders has a distinct and assertive approach to his reviews. The verb dispatched is fitting, as it implies sending forth authority, aligning with the idea that Anders critiques books in a decisive and incisive manner.

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