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GATE 2024 CE (CE2) – 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.
Yoko Roi stands (i) as an author for standing (ii) as an honorary fellow, after she stood (iii) her writings that stand (iv) the freedom of speech.

  1. (i) out (ii) down (iii) in (iv) for
  2. (i) down (ii) out (iii) by (iv) in
  3. (i) down (ii) out (iii) for (iv) in
  4. (i) out (ii) down (iii) by (iv) for

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Correct answer: (D) (i) out (ii) down (iii) by (iv) for

Explanation

"Stands out" means is prominent. "Standing down" means resigning from a position. "Stood by her writings" means supported them. Writings that "stand for" the freedom of speech support it. Only option D has all four.