Verbal Ability | Selecting Words 12

Selecting Words

56) He lost a lot of money by ……. on horses.

Answer: A

Explanation: Betting on horses means gambling money on the outcome of a horse race.

57) Clerks were made …….. when the banks introduced computers

Answer: C

Explanation: Redundant means outmoded or unneeded.

58) After the rain the weather ……….. and we went for a walk.

Answer: B

Explanation: Cleared up

59) The building comprises ……….. 30 flats.

Answer: D

Explanation: No preposition required; it is a complete sentence.

60) Only one candidate out of ten ……… the required qualifications for the job.

Answer: D

Explanation: Possesses