GATE EC 2018 Set 1 — Question 1

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General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → Vocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)

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“By giving him the last____of the cake, you will ensure lasting___ in our house today.” The words that best fill the blanks in the above sentence are

Correct answer (B) piece, peace Solution The sentence requires two homophones: 'piece' and 'peace'. 'Piece' refers to a portion or part of something (e.g., a piece of cake), while 'peace' refers to a state of tranquility or harmony. The correct combination is 'piece' for the first blank and 'peace' for the second blank. Thus, option (B) is correct. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) piece, peace Solution The sentence requires two homophones: 'piece' and 'peace'. 'Piece' refers to a portion or part of something (e.g., a piece of cake), while 'peace' refers to a state of tranquility or harmony. The correct combination is 'piece' for the first blank and 'peace' for the second blank. Thus, option (B) is correct.

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