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Question
Now fill in the blanks in the sentences given below by combining the verb given in brackets with one of the words from the box as appropriate.
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(i) The Army attempted unsuccessfully to ___________ the government. (throw)
(ii) Scientists are on the brink of a major ___________in cancer research. (break)
(iii) The State Government plans to build a ______________for Bhubaneswar to speed up traffic on the main highway. (pass)
(iv) Gautama’s ____________on life changed when he realised that the world is full of sorrow. (look)
(v) Rakesh seemed unusually _______________ after the game. (cast)
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Solution
(i) The Army attempted unsuccessfully to overthrow the Government.
(ii)Scientists are on the brink of a major breakthrough in cancer research.
(iii)The State Government plans to build a by-pass for Bhubaneswar to speed up traffic on the main highway.
(iv) Gautama’s outlook on life changed when he realized that the world is full of sorrow.
(v)Rakesh seemed unusually downcast after the game.
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