In the following passage, the missing words are indicated by number s. At the bottom of the passage is a group of words marked A, B, C and D and numbered to fill the gaps in the passage. Choose the word that is most suitable to fill the gap
It is interesting to note that social conformity is an important reason for the —1— of a career. The desire to belong to a —2— class made many students choose certain subjects. This is further shown by their —3— to pursue higher education like
their counterparts. This is one of the factors that bring about the mad rush to obtain —4— by all means. What is their —5— after acquisition? But mere display of certificates and diplomas for the purpose of boosting one’s ego is not –6— in a nation where the
effects of —7— recession are visible everywhere. Certificates must be used to do the —8— work necessary for the welfare of the nation.
It is true that Janet cannot speak English as fluently as her sister —–
Charlie declares that she —— married three times
The man asked his wife if anyone called —– his absence
I have made a lot of friends —- I entered into this school
A suggestion has been made that any civil servant found guilty of official corruption should be —-
The lesson had hardly begun when the light went off.
The teacher said that the book ought to have been left where it was found. The above sentence shows that the book was
I am waiting ——— a good opportunity to travel abroad
The mother divided the oranges —– her three sons
He acted as counsel — the defendant
Never you point accusing finger —- me!
He needn’t start yet, — he?