Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with blanks to fill in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Mr. Naimi, the chief secretary, was unceremoniously _________after party's __________defeat in general elections.
Option 1: exiled, predictable
Option 2: ousted, disastrous
Option 3: recommended, unexpected
Option 4: honoured, stupendous
Correct Answer: ousted, disastrous
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Ousted: To be forcefully removed from a position or place. This is the correct option, as it fits the context of Mr. Naimi being removed from his position as chief secretary.
Disastrous: Causing great damage or suffering; highly unfortunate. This is the correct option, as it accurately describes the nature of the defeat in the general elections.
The meanings of the other words are as follows:
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Exiled: To be banished or sent away from one's country or home.
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Recommended: To suggest or put forward as being suitable for a particular purpose.
Honoured: To be respected or regarded with great esteem.
Predictable: Able to be predicted or expected.
Unexpected: Not expected or regarded as likely to happen.
Stupendous: Extremely impressive; amazing.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Mr. Naimi, the chief secretary, was unceremoniously ousted after the party's disastrous defeat in general elections."
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