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Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A true master of the art of flattery can make flattery look like (1)______ praise. His arrows never miss their (2)______. Flattery requires certain qualities. A glib (3)______ with tremendous reserves of patience is (4)______ to be successful. You may try to (5)______ insults at him but he will remain polite even in the face of grave provocation.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 4.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'certain'.
Key Points
- The passage is about 'a flatterer'.
- Let's refer to this line from the passage, "A glib (3)______ with tremendous reserves of patience is (4)______ to be successful."
- From the above line, we get to know that the author is sure and has no doubt about the success of a fluent speaker who is patient.
- In option 4, 'certain' means "strongly believing something; having no doubts".
- E.g. I am certain that he will succeed.
- So, 'certain' is the correct word for blank No 4.
So, the complete sentence is- A glib orator with tremendous reserves of patience is certain to be successful.
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