GATE 2017 EC (EC2) – Question 1

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

The ninth and the tenth of this month are Monday and Tuesday ________.

figuratively
retrospectively
respectively
rightfully

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Correct answer: (C) respectively

Explanation

“Respectively” pairs two lists in the same order: the ninth is Monday and the tenth is Tuesday. “Figuratively” means nonliterally, “retrospectively” looks back at the past, and “rightfully” means justifiably. The required word is **respectively, C**.

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