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Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.

Fortune _______ him very often, such was his ill luck.

Option 1: grinned at

Option 2: imposed on

Option 3: eluded

Option 4: grasped at


Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: eluded


Solution : The correct choice is the t hird option .

Elude means to escape or evade, especially in a cunning or skilful manner. It helps in conveying the intended meaning that fortune escaped him due to his ill luck.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Grinned means to smile or laugh at someone in a mocking or scornful manner.
  • Imposed means to force someone to accept or endure something.
  • Grasped means to try to seize or obtain something eagerly.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: Fortune eluded him very often, such was his ill luck.

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