Multiple choice

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (vii).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

  1. evinced

  2. defeatist

  3. debased

  4. convince

  5. beckon

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Through your work you convince others that any difficulty/ obstacle that comes in the way can be overcome by you. Other options are not in context. Option 1 could have been used if the past tense of the word had not been given (evinced) as it cannot be followed by preposition 'by'.