Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank. Five words, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are suggested. Out of these, only one fits at both the places in the context of each sentence. The number of that word is the answer.

I The boy failed to provide a valid ___________ for his absence from duty. II The shy young recruit could not ____________ with the chief.

  1. logic

  2. debate

  3. exchange

  4. contend

  5. reason
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E Correct answer
Explanation

'Reason' works in both sentences: in sentence I, 'provide a valid reason' means an explanation or justification; in sentence II, 'reason with the chief' means to argue persuasively or use logic to persuade. The other options (logic, debate, exchange, contend) don't fit both contexts.

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