The following question has two blanks, each blank indicating something has been omitted. Choose the word for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
State Governments should not …………………'non-merit freebies 'such as gifts and consumer durables………….their fiscal capabilities.
dole out means to distribute or give something
beyond is a limit, which means the freebies should not exceed the state's financial capacity.
So, the sentence will be State Governments should not dole out non-merit freebies such as gifts and consumer durables beyond their fiscal capabilities.
The correct option is (A): dole out, beyond
Each question has a sentence that has an underlined part. Choose the option which rephrases the underlined part in the most appropriate manner in terms of grammar and usage.
In an attempt to boost their profits, many edible oil-producing companies have been engaging themselves in propaganda against commonly used oils and promoting exotic and expensive varieties of oils \(\underline{as\ more\ healthier\ options.} \)