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GATE 2024 EE – Question 6

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 2 marks · Multiple choice

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)−(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks.

Following a row ___(i)___ the shopkeeper ___(ii)___ the price of a frying pan, the cook stood ___(iii)___ a row to withdraw cash ___(iv)___ the ATM booth.

  1. (i) with (ii) over (iii) at (iv) with
  2. (i) at (ii) over (iii) over (iv) in
  3. (i) with (ii) over (iii) in (iv) at
  4. (i) over (ii) with (iii) over (iv) at

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Correct answer: (C) (i) with (ii) over (iii) in (iv) at

Explanation

The idiomatic forms are: "a row with the shopkeeper" (i), "a row over the price" (ii), "stood in a row" (iii) and "at the ATM booth" (iv). Only option C has all four.