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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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  1. decided
  2. fixed
  3. clear
  4. certain

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Option 4 : certain
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The 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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