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DMRC CRA Paper II Previous Paper 6 (Held On: 18 Feb 2017) (Previous Year Paper)

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General English (60 questions)

Read the passage given below and then answer the five questions that follow it by choosing the best option for each:

The first computer games were played in the arcades, amusement centers having time-consuming, coin-operated games. Young males traditionally visited these, and hence, were the first audience for games. When the first game console appeared in homes, everybody could play them. But due to the nature of the games, which were largely copied from the consoles, the prime audience remained young males. This continued when new generations of consoles appeared. When PC gaming started, computers were still primarily used by men. It was also difficult to install and play these games, which required knowledge of the operating system of the computers. Only a few women had this knowledge or an interest in it. However, the age range became a bit larger because computers were primarily owned by a bit older men. This changed when the Internet started to become popular. The so-called Casual Games that could be played on the Internet, directly in a web browser, did not require any installation and were very easy to play. Games often last only a few minutes, making it possible for women to play them at irregular intervals and briefly in between other tasks. This attracted a completely different audience, middle-aged women. Suddenly, the computer became the tool of everybody: young and old and male and female. The introduction of Social Gaming, through sites like Facebook, made it crucial that you have and maintain a large social network to help you in progressing in the game. Today, more than 70% of both men and women play games and they spend an average of over five hours a week on it, with women playing more than men. But the gaming industry continues to be dominated by men and still has trouble in creating enough interesting content for women.

1

Unlike social gaming, casual games do not require:

  1. ((a))

    The presence of internet

  2. ((b))

    A social media account, such as Facebook

  3. ((c))

    Computers

  4. ((d))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The presence of internet

2

Which of the following is NOT true of games in arcades?

  1. ((a))

    Their content was interesting to women.

  2. ((b))

    They were designed for young males.

  3. ((c))

    They often lasted for a long time.

  4. ((d))

    They had to be played after inserting a coin.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Their content was interesting to women.

3

Even when consoles appeared at homes, young males were the audience:

  1. ((a))

    As special games were designed for these home-computers

  2. ((b))

    As only young males knew how to play games having played in arcades

  3. ((c))

    As women did not know how to program computers and play games

  4. ((d))

    As older men were not interested in games

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

As special games were designed for these home-computers

4

Computers became the tool of everybody, when ______

  1. ((a))

    The internet made it easier for all to access computers for gaming

  2. ((b))

    Homes became arcades and games and consoles came home

  3. ((c))

    70% of people started using computers to play games for at least 5 hours a week

  4. ((d))

    Women learnt to use computers, and create games for themselves

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The internet made it easier for all to access computers for gaming

5

The passage sketches the history of the gaming-industry and discusses which of the following?

  1. ((a))

    Creating content that can interest women is still a challenge for the male dominated gaming industry

  2. ((b))

    Women will never be the owners of the industry as they lack the essential skills

  3. ((c))

    The focus of the industry is still not on women as they are smaller in number

  4. ((d))

    Women continue to be passive consumers though are equal in number to men

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Creating content that can interest women is still a challenge for the male dominated gaming industry

6

Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the underlined word:

The court held that the step-son was a legitimate heir.

  1. ((a))

    Declared

  2. ((b))

    Imprisoned

  3. ((c))

    Closed

  4. ((d))

    Clutched

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Declared

7

Complete the sentence, choosing the correct preposition(s) from the options given:

To eradicate any link ______ Egypt's pagan past, the scripts were banned from use.

  1. ((a))

    Into

  2. ((b))

    Beyond

  3. ((c))

    With

  4. ((d))

    Of

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Into

8

Transform the sentence in passive voice into a sentence in active voice; pay attention to the agent used:

They were shown all the seized documents by the police.

  1. ((a))

    The police showed all the seized documents.

  2. ((b))

    The police showed they all the seized documents.

  3. ((c))

    The police showed them all the seized documents.

  4. ((d))

    The police had showed them all the seized documents.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The police showed all the seized documents.

9

In context of the sentence , choose the word which is closest in meaning to the underlined word:

It's crucial that you appear in person to plead your case.

  1. ((a))

    Vibrant

  2. ((b))

    Noteworthy

  3. ((c))

    Centre

  4. ((d))

    Important

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vibrant

10

Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the underlined word:

Her greed influenced her decisions.

  1. ((a))

    Effected

  2. ((b))

    Made

  3. ((c))

    Affected

  4. ((d))

    Reserved

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Effected

11

In context of the sentence, choose the word which is closest in meaning to the underlined word:

The defeated boxer left the ring with a heavy heart.

  1. ((a))

    Loaded

  2. ((b))

    Growing

  3. ((c))

    Weighty

  4. ((d))

    Grieving

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Loaded

12

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

Close the taps and switch the lights off before leaving the room.

  1. ((a))

    Them to close the taps and switch the lights off and then leave the room.

  2. ((b))

    They asked them to close the taps and put the lights off before leaving the room.

  3. ((c))

    Nobody asked them to close the taps and switch the lights off before they left the room.

  4. ((d))

    They were asked to close the taps and switch the lights off before leaving the room.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Them to close the taps and switch the lights off and then leave the room.

13

In context of the sentence, choose the word which is closest in meaning to the underlined word:

He avoided all repulsive questions.

  1. ((a))

    Inimical

  2. ((b))

    Avoidable

  3. ((c))

    Unpleasant

  4. ((d))

    Common

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Inimical

14

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

The teacher is writing a testimonial for the graduating student.

  1. ((a))

    A testimonial was being written by the teacher for the graduating student.

  2. ((b))

    A testimonial had been written by the teacher for the graduating student.

  3. ((c))

    A testimonial is being written by the teacher for the graduating student.

  4. ((d))

    A testimonial is written by the teacher for the graduating student.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A testimonial was being written by the teacher for the graduating student.

15

In context of the sentence, choose the word which is closest in meaning to the underlined word:

They gave him a warm welcome.

  1. ((a))

    Regular

  2. ((b))

    Favourable

  3. ((c))

    Friendly

  4. ((d))

    Hot

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Regular

16

Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the underlined word:

He decided to deceive the tax authorities.

  1. ((a))

    Puzzle

  2. ((b))

    Confuse

  3. ((c))

    Mislead

  4. ((d))

    Target

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Puzzle

17

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

The shopkeeper politely told the lady that she could try the other shops if she wanted them cheaper.

  1. ((a))

    The shopkeeper told the lady, "Madam, you could try the other shops if you want them cheaper."

  2. ((b))

    The shopkeeper told the lady, "Madam, you should have tried the other shops if you wanted cheaper one."

  3. ((c))

    The shopkeeper told the lady, "Madam, you may try the other shops if you want them cheaper."

  4. ((d))

    The shopkeeper told the lady, "Try the other shops if you want them cheaper."

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The shopkeeper told the lady, "Madam, you could try the other shops if you want them cheaper."

18

Complete the sentence, choosing the correct preposition(s) from the options given:

The brightly flaring Lamp boasted that it gave more light ________ the sun.

  1. ((a))

    then

  2. ((b))

    over

  3. ((c))

    than

  4. ((d))

    to

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

then

19

Transform the following sentence in reported speech into Direct Speech, paying attention to the punctuation marks used:

He was shocked that she knew nothing better.

  1. ((a))

    He to her: "Do you know anything better?"

  2. ((b))

    He to her: "Don't you know anything better?"

  3. ((c))

    "Don't you know anything better?", was all he could ask.

  4. ((d))

    He shouted at her, "Don't you know anything better?"

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

He to her: "Do you know anything better?"

20

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

The lifeguard cautioned the boys by telling them not to swim beyond the red buoy as they might drown.

  1. ((a))

    Lifeguard to the boys: "Don't swim beyond the red buoy. you can drown."

  2. ((b))

    The lifeguard told the boys, "Don't swim beyond the red buoy. you will drown if you do".

  3. ((c))

    "Be careful!" said the lifeguard to the boys, "Don't swim beyond the red buoy. You might drown, if you do."

  4. ((d))

    Lifeguard to the boys: "Don't swim beyond the red buoy. You might drown, if you do."

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lifeguard to the boys: "Don't swim beyond the red buoy. you can drown."

21

Fill in the blank by choosing the best option:

Pointing to the pieces, he said, "If you are divided among yourselves, you will be ________ as easily as these sticks."

  1. ((a))

    ruled

  2. ((b))

    broken

  3. ((c))

    assembled

  4. ((d))

    kept

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

ruled

22

Transform the following sentence into Reported Speech:

The gatekeeper finally said: "Show your passes and get in."

  1. ((a))

    The gatekeeper finally asked you to show their passes and get in.

  2. ((b))

    The gatekeeper finally asked me to show my pass and get in.

  3. ((c))

    The gatekeeper finally asked everyone there to show their passes and get in.

  4. ((d))

    The gatekeeper finally asked us to show their passes and get in.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The gatekeeper finally asked you to show their passes and get in.

23

Complete the sentence, choosing the correct preposition(s) from the options given:

A Lamp, soaked _______ too much oil was flaring brightly.

  1. ((a))

    upon

  2. ((b))

    with

  3. ((c))

    over

  4. ((d))

    into

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

upon

24

Choose the antonym or the word which is of contrary meaning to the underlined word:

One could easily sense her inexperience.

  1. ((a))

    Aptitude

  2. ((b))

    Maturity

  3. ((c))

    Ability

  4. ((d))

    Wisdom

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aptitude

25

Transform the following sentence into Reported Speech:

She said, "I'll meet you tonight by moonlight in this garden."

  1. ((a))

    She said that she will meet the listener by moonlight in that garden.

  2. ((b))

    She said that she will meet the listener that night by moonlight in that garden.

  3. ((c))

    She said that she shall meet him by moonlight in that garden.

  4. ((d))

    She said that she would meet him that night by moonlight in that garden.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

She said that she will meet the listener by moonlight in that garden.

26

Complete the sentence, choosing the correct preposition(s) from the options given:

A sudden puff ________ wind arouse, and the Lamp was immediately extinguished.

  1. ((a))

    At

  2. ((b))

    Of

  3. ((c))

    In

  4. ((d))

    With

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

At

27

Choose the antonym or the word which is of contrary meaning to the underlined word:

He gave her an elegant watch for her birthday.

  1. ((a))

    Inexpensive

  2. ((b))

    Free

  3. ((c))

    Ordinary

  4. ((d))

    Cheap

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Inexpensive

28

Which of these adverbs is the most suitable to complete the sentence:

Tom felt ________ sorry for them as they could not have known anything else but living in the forest like wild animals.

  1. ((a))

    gently

  2. ((b))

    sincerely

  3. ((c))

    faithfully

  4. ((d))

    obediently

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

gently

29

Fill in the blank by choosing the best option:

Finding the net very heavy, the fishermen danced with joy; they ________ that they had taken a large catch, but were soon disappointed.

  1. ((a))

    discovered

  2. ((b))

    saw

  3. ((c))

    ensured

  4. ((d))

    presumed

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

discovered

30

Fill in the blank by choosing the best option:

At last, having long waited in vain, he laid aside his flute, and ________ his net into the sea, made an excellent haul of fish.

  1. ((a))

    drowning

  2. ((b))

    putting

  3. ((c))

    throwing

  4. ((d))

    casting

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

drowning

31

Which sentence has the adverb in the correct position?

  1. ((a))

    The Patek Philippe Museum is only 15 years old, but it feels as if it's always been here.

  2. ((b))

    The Patek Philippe Museum is only 15 years old, but it feels always as if it's been here

  3. ((c))

    The Patek Philippe Museum is only 15 years old, but it feels as if always it's been here

  4. ((d))

    The Patek Philippe Museum is only 15 years old, but always it feels as if it's been here

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Patek Philippe Museum is only 15 years old, but it feels as if it's always been here.

32

A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

They denied her the Bonafide Certificate as she had failed in two courses.

  1. ((a))

    The Bonafide Certificate was denied as they had failed in two courses.

  2. ((b))

    She was denied the Bonafide Certificate as she had failed in two courses.

  3. ((c))

    She was denied the Bonafide Certificate as she has failed in two courses.

  4. ((d))

    She is denied the Bonafide Certificate as she had failed in two courses.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The Bonafide Certificate was denied as they had failed in two courses.

33

Which sentence has the adverb in the correct position?

  1. ((a))

    A rare comet discovered by NASA scientists will be visible using binoculars to skywatchers just on Earth this week for the first time.

  2. ((b))

    A just rare comet discovered by NASA scientists will be visible using binoculars to skywatchers on Earth this week for the first time. 

  3. ((c))

    A rare comet just discovered by NASA scientists will be visible using binoculars to skywatchers on Earth this week for the first time.

  4. ((d))

    A just rare comet discovered by NASA scientists will be visible using binoculars to just skywatchers on Earth this week for the first time. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A rare comet discovered by NASA scientists will be visible using binoculars to skywatchers just on Earth this week for the first time.

34

Which sentence has the adverb in the correct position?

  1. ((a))

    It's a superb story really of one man's frightening descent into a world of corruption.

  2. ((b))

    It's a superb story of one man's frightening descent into a world of corruption really.

  3. ((c))

    It's a superb story of one man's really frightening descent into a world of corruption.

  4. ((d))

    It's a superb story of one man's frightening descent into a world of really corruption.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It's a superb story really of one man's frightening descent into a world of corruption.

35

Fill in the blank by choosing the best option:

A mysterious type of radio wave from deep space has been traced to a precise source for ________ first time.

  1. ((a))

    any 

  2. ((b))

    not

  3. ((c))

    the

  4. ((d))

    a

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

any 

36

Choose the antonym or the word which is of contrary meaning to the underlined word:

The accused was nervous throughout the trail.

  1. ((a))

    Shaky

  2. ((b))

    Diplomatic

  3. ((c))

    Silent

  4. ((d))

    Calm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Shaky

37

Select the option that is the correct direct speech of the given sentence.

She advised him to use a softer tone and milder words if he wanted people to help him.

  1. ((a))

    She told him, "If you wanted to help you, use a softer tone and milder words."

  2. ((b))

    She told him, "If you want people to help you, use a softer tone and milder words."

  3. ((c))

    She told him, "Use a softer tone and milder words and people will listen to you."

  4. ((d))

    She told him, "Mind you, if you want people to help you, you must use a softer tone and milder words."

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

She told him, "If you wanted to help you, use a softer tone and milder words."

38

Which of these adverbs is the most suitable to complete the sentence:

The fighters turned out to be emaciated teenagers with dirty clothes who could ________ hold the big guns they carried.

  1. ((a))

    widely

  2. ((b))

    chiefly

  3. ((c))

    hardly

  4. ((d))

    largely

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

widely

39

Transform the sentence in passive voice into a sentence in active voice; pay attention to the agent used:

In her final year of study, she was awarded the 'Outstanding Student' medal.

  1. ((a))

    In her final year of study, they awarded the 'Outstanding Student' medal

  2. ((b))

    In her final year of study, someone awarded her the 'Outstanding Student' medal

  3. ((c))

    In her final year of study, her family awarded her the 'Outstanding Student' medal

  4. ((d))

    In her final year of study, the college awarded her the 'Outstanding Student' medal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

In her final year of study, they awarded the 'Outstanding Student' medal

40

Complete the sentence, choosing the correct preposition(s) from the options given:

The rise _______ Christianity was responsible _______ the extinction of the Egyptian scripts.

  1. ((a))

    off, towards

  2. ((b))

    on, in

  3. ((c))

    of, for

  4. ((d))

    in, to

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

off, towards

41

Transform the sentence in passive voice into a sentence in active voice; pay attention to the agent used:

The costliest watches were bought for her by her husband.

  1. ((a))

    Her husband bought her the costliest watches.

  2. ((b))

    Her husband bought her the costly watch.

  3. ((c))

    Her husband bought the costliest watches.

  4. ((d))

    Her husband had bought for her the costliest watches.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Her husband bought her the costliest watches.

42

Choose the antonym or the word which is of contrary meaning to the underlined word:

The leader had earned the respect of his enemies.

  1. ((a))

    Dislike

  2. ((b))

    Anger

  3. ((c))

    Indifference

  4. ((d))

    Approval

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dislike

43

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

Coach to players: "What a wasted opportunity! Try again, boys!"

  1. ((a))

    Pointing out that it is a wasted opportunity, the coach asked the boys affectionately to try again.

  2. ((b))

    Since it was a wasted opportunity, the coach asked the players affectionately to try again.

  3. ((c))

    Exclaiming that it was a wasted opportunity, the coach asked the boys affectionately to try again.

  4. ((d))

    Exclaiming that it was a wasted opportunity, the coach requested the boys affectionately to try again.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pointing out that it is a wasted opportunity, the coach asked the boys affectionately to try again.

44

Choose the antonym or the word which is of contrary meaning to the underlined word:

His words were fiery.

  1. ((a))

    Empty

  2. ((b))

    Peaceful

  3. ((c))

    Meaningless

  4. ((d))

    Angry

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Empty

45

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

Some of the fighters were unarmed children, _________ ten years old.

  1. ((a))

    easily

  2. ((b))

    strangely

  3. ((c))

    uniquely

  4. ((d))

    barely

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

easily

46

Transform the sentence in passive voice into a sentence in active voice, pay attention to the agent used:

The fattest pig was killed for the feast.

  1. ((a))

    People kill the fattest pig for the feast.

  2. ((b))

    They killed the fattest pig for the feast.

  3. ((c))

    You killed the fattest pig for the feast.

  4. ((d))

    We killed a fat pig for the feast.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

People kill the fattest pig for the feast.

47

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Choose the correct option which best expresses the sentence in Passive/Active voice.

John presented Mary a diamond necklace on her birthday.

  1. ((a))

    Mary was being presented a diamond necklace on her birthday by John.

  2. ((b))

    Mary has presented a diamond necklace on her birthday by John.

  3. ((c))

    Mary was presented a diamond necklace on her birthday by John.

  4. ((d))

    Mary is presented a diamond necklace on her birthday by John.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mary was being presented a diamond necklace on her birthday by John.

48

Fill in the blank by choosing the best option:

Exactly ________ causes these high-energy surges of long waves remains the subject of intense debate.

  1. ((a))

    this

  2. ((b))

    which

  3. ((c))

    that

  4. ((d))

    what

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

this

49

Complete the sentence, choosing the correct preposition(s) from the option given:

Egyptian scripts were a threat ________ the rise of Christianity.

  1. ((a))

    To

  2. ((b))

    Towards

  3. ((c))

    In

  4. ((d))

    For

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

To

50

Fill in the blank by choosing the best option:

The dead mouse, stinking from the length of time it had _______ about the fields, was the shabbiest the Kite could bring.

  1. ((a))

    lay

  2. ((b))

    lain

  3. ((c))

    lied

  4. ((d))

    laid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

lay

51

Choose the antonym or the word which is of contrary meaning to the underlined word:

His casual responses irritated the magistrate.

  1. ((a))

    Weak

  2. ((b))

    Official

  3. ((c))

    Careful

  4. ((d))

    Jocular

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Weak

52

Fill in the blank by choosing the best option:

God sent a heron, who killed and ate the frogs till there were none left to ________ upon the lake.

  1. ((a))

    chirp

  2. ((b))

    sing

  3. ((c))

    bray

  4. ((d))

    croack

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

chirp

53

Fill in the blank by choosing the best option:

The new discovery will not settle the issue, but it definitively ___________ several theories.

  1. ((a))

    has eliminated

  2. ((b))

    eliminates

  3. ((c))

    eliminate

  4. ((d))

    is eliminating

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

has eliminated

54

In the context of the sentence, choose the word which is closest in meaning to the underlined word:

They withdrew the new notebooks as they were expensive.

  1. ((a))

    Dangerous

  2. ((b))

    Uninsured

  3. ((c))

    Unprotected

  4. ((d))

    Exorbitant

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dangerous

55

Which of these adverbs is the most suitable to complete the sentence:

The _________ unreasonable fighters in the infamous Lord's Resistance Army had terrorized people for decades across a big chunk of Africa.

  1. ((a))

    terrific

  2. ((b))

    terrifying

  3. ((c))

    seemingly

  4. ((d))

    decent

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

terrific

56

Complete the sentence, choosing the correct preposition(s) from the option given:

The Lamp's owner lit it again, and said. "Boast no more, but henceforth be content to give thy light _______ silence.

  1. ((a))

    into

  2. ((b))

    in

  3. ((c))

    with

  4. ((d))

    for

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

into

57

Complete the sentence, choosing the correct preposition from the options given:

Extinction ________ Egyptian scripts resulted in outlawing their use.

  1. ((a))

    on

  2. ((b))

    of

  3. ((c))

    by

  4. ((d))

    with

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

on

58

Choose the antonym or the word which is of contrary meaning to the underlined word:

Miranda was an obedient child.

  1. ((a))

    Rebellious

  2. ((b))

    Submissive

  3. ((c))

    Disrespectful

  4. ((d))

    Passive

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rebellious

59

Transform the following sentence into Reported Speech:

Mary asked Joe, "Where have you been since the morning?"

  1. ((a))

    Mary asked Joe where he had been since the morning.

  2. ((b))

    Mary questioned Joe where he had been since the morning.

  3. ((c))

    Mary asked Joe where he has been since the morning.

  4. ((d))

    Mary asks Joe where he had been since the morning.

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Answer: ((a))

Mary asked Joe where he had been since the morning.

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Choose the antonym or the word which is of contrary meaning to the underlined word:

He could not deny the charges against him.

  1. ((a))

    Profess

  2. ((b))

    Accept

  3. ((c))

    Agree

  4. ((d))

    Understand

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Answer: ((a))

Profess

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