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English II · End Term · 3 Sept 2023 · May 2023 term · Set QPF1-S1

Question 19: Which among the following is a possible synonym of the w…

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Which among the following is a possible synonym of the word 'competitive' ?

  1. A

    Ambitious

  2. B

    Disinterested

  3. C

    Indifferent

  4. D

    Unexcited

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Correct answer

  • A

    Ambitious

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Question 19 of 60 in the IIT Madras BS English II (English 2) End Term paper sat on 3 Sept 2023, in the May 2023 term (IIT M FOUNDATION ET1 EXAM QPF1 S2 03 Sep). It carries 1 mark.

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