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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.

She pipped her rival _______the gold medal.

Option 1: with

Option 2: for

Option 3: to

 

Option 4: near


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Correct Answer: for


Solution : In this sentence, "for" is the correct word to fill in the blank. It is used to show the purpose or goal of her actions, which is to win the gold medal. So, the sentence reads, "She pipped her rival for the gold medal," meaning she competed with the aim of winning the gold medal.

Therefore, the word "for" is the correct choice in this context.

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