Two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank in it. Find the suitable word which fits at both places. I. He was __________ in bringing about an end to the conflict. II. Mr. Hari…
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Two sentences I and II are given. Each sentence has a blank in it. Find the suitable word which fits at both places.
I. He was __________ in bringing about an end to the conflict.
II. Mr. Hari Prasad Chaurasia is an exponent of __________ music.
II. Mr. Hari Prasad Chaurasia is an exponent of __________ music.
- instructor
- popular
- expert
- instrumental
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - instrumental
'Instrumental in bringing about' means being the key means of achieving it, and an 'exponent of instrumental music' plays instruments (Chaurasia plays the flute). Only 'instrumental' fits both blanks.
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