English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishConnotations & Denotations
Direction: In the paragraph below there are five sentences. In each sentence there are pairs of highlighted words (A, B). Select the most appropriate words to form correct sentences. Then from the options given select the correct option. One Mig 21 Bison of the Indian Air Force was shot down and its pilot has been ‘missing in action’, external affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Wednesday.
Options
- AAABAA
- BABABA
- CAABAB
- DABAAB
Correct answer
A. AABAA
Step-by-step solution
It is obvious that Indian Air force would be involved in air related engagements, thus “aerial” is correctly placed. Military Installations refers to the military establishments whereas fittings is absurd. Reports happened sounds incomplete, while reports of Indo-Pak aerial engagement emerged fits the context very well. Debase means to degrade, which is absurd to the context as the paragraph is about air space violation by Pak Air force. Thus “violated” is a better word. Repelled means to re