English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishFill in the Blanks
Directions: In this question five alternatives are given under each sentence and you are required to select the most suitable alternative to fill in the blank/blanks in the sentence to make it meaningful. A. The belief that badly behaved children are the product of bad parenting is so deeply rooted in our culture that it is difficult to _________. B. The Google Lime award supports researchers with disabilities whose
Options
- Adispel
- Bdismay
- Cdelusion
- Ddodge
Correct answer
A. dispel
Step-by-step solution
‘Dispel’ means to drive away any thought or thing forcefully. This perfectly fits all the blanks. ‘Dismay’ means anxiety, which is irrelevant to all the blanks. ‘Delusion’ means false belief. This can fit into blank 3 but not goes well with the other blanks. ‘Dodge’ means to trick someone. ‘Deft’ means quick or skillful. Hence option A is correct.