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GATE 2024 IN – Question 6

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

Select the best match for blanks (i)–(iv).

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

An outstanding writer stands out; withdrawing from a position is standing down.

Supporting her writings is standing by them, and advocating freedom is standing for it.

Thus the sequence **out,down,by,for, D** completes the passage.