Below, a passage is given with five blanks labelled (A)-(E). Below the passage, five options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage, and mark the corresponding answer.
It is hard to convince Israelis to change. As Israel marks its 70th birthday, the economy is booming. By ____(A)____ [ceasing] the conflict, rather than trying to end it, Mr. Netanyahu has kept Palestinian violence in check while giving nothing away. When violence ____(B)____ [erupts] Israel’s image suffers, but not much. The Trump administration supports it. And Arab states seeking an ____(C)____ [ally] against a rising Iran have never had better relations with it. Israel is wrong to stop seeking a deal. And Mr Trump is wrong to ____(D)____ [halt] the status of Jerusalem. But Palestinians have made it easy for Israel to claim that there is “no partner for peace”, divided as they are between a tired nationalist Fatah that cannot ____(E)____ [produce] peace, and an Islamist Hamas that refuses to do so.
In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence.
I've been so sleep deprived lately that it feels like I've lost my marbles!
Fill in the blank(s) with the correct word(s).
Your relationship with yourself is the most important one that can _______ your happiness.
The following question consists of a sentence(s) with one blank only. You are given four words as answer choices and from the four choices you have to pick up two correct answers, either of which will make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Howard felt like his boss was consciously trying to _________ him.
A) Apprehend
B) Undermine
C) Conquer
D) Subvert
The following question consists of a single sentence with one blank. From the given options, pick the answer that makes the sentence meaningfully complete.
In view of the seriousness of the crime, the civil society is asking for a _______ track decision from the court.