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learning english grammar 2014

Word: Contention (Noun)

Definitions: an assertion, especially one maintained in argument.

Synonyms:
Allegation, Assertion, Belief, Claim, Discussion, Hypothesis, Opinion, Contestation

Antonyms:
Proof, Reality, Truth, Denial, Retreat, Affection, Consideration

Example Sentence:
The Prime Minister, his office and the Congress party are free to contest Mr. Baru’s contention that his former boss deferred to the wishes of Sonia Gandhi on all important issues

Directions for questions 31 to 40:

In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

As you all know, Emperor Akbar was very _______(31) with Birbal’s wisdom and greatly enjoyed his quick wit. One fine morning when Akbar was especially pleased with Birbal, as a gesture of appreciation, he promised to _______(32) him with many valuable and beautiful gifts.

However, many days passed, and still there was no sign of even one gift. Birbal was quite _______(33) with the king. Then one day, when Akbar was strolling down the banks of River Yamuna with his ever faithful Birbal at his side, he happened to _______(34) a camel passing by. He asked Birbal why the neck of the camel was crooked. Birbal _______(35) for a second and promptly replied that it might be because the camel may have forgotten to honour a promise. The holy books mention that those who _______(36) their word get punished with a crooked neck. Perhaps that was the reason for the camel’s crooked neck.

Akbar soon _______(37) his folly of making a promise to Birbal for gifts and not honouring it. He was _______(38) of himself. As soon as they returned to the palace he immediately gave Birbal his much _______(39) reward. In this way Birbal _______(40) to get what he wanted without directly asking for it.

31Impressed, liked, interested, jealous, enthusiastic

32Appraise, bonus, reward, give, tribute

33Jealous, sad, hated, happy, disappointed

34Stare, notice, examine, ride, saw

35Thought, scared, answered, said, talked

36Fail, make, defeat, break, keep

37Reminded, mistook, realized, apologized, understand

38Forgetful, ashamed, grief, sympathetic, sorry

39Accumulated, extorted, expensive, wanted, awaited

40Accomplish, handled, expected, retrieved, managed