GATE ME 2014 Set 2 — Question 1

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyVerb-Noun Agreement & Parts of SpeechVerbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → Verb-Noun Agreement & Parts of Speech

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Question

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. Communication and interpersonal skills are________important in their own ways.

Correct answer (B) both Solution The sentence refers to two distinct skills: 'Communication' and 'interpersonal skills'. When referring to two items together, 'both' is the most appropriate word. Therefore, the sentence should be: 'Communication and interpersonal skills are both important in their own ways.' Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) both Solution The sentence refers to two distinct skills: 'Communication' and 'interpersonal skills'. When referring to two items together, 'both' is the most appropriate word. Therefore, the sentence should be: 'Communication and interpersonal skills are both important in their own ways.'

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