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Directions: In the question, there are three / four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

I. His gradual assent (A) / ascent (B) to the rank of Admiral General, itself speaks volumes of his focus and determination.
II. After months of dispute, the labour union and the government have reached an amicable (A) / amiable (B) agreement.
III. The principal waivered (A) / wavered (B) on his decision to accept or reject the proposal given by the staff
IV. The defence lawyer was unable to illicit (A) / elicit (B) any evidence from the witness.

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💡 Explanation:

Rise is ascent; agreement is assent. The rise in rank is ascent. Persons are amiable; agreements are amicable. Dither is waver; a concession is waiver. The principal dithered or wavered. Bring out is elicit; unlawful is illicit. The lawyer failed to elicit.

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