XAT 2015 — VARC Question 7
Read the four sentences given below:
He is the most ______ of the speakers to address us today.
The belief in ______ justice is the essence of his talk.
This hall would have been full but for the _____ rain.
Many in the audience have achieved _____ in their respective fields.
Which of the following sequence of words would most appropriately fit the blanks?
Answer & solution
- A
i. Eminent, ii. Imminent, ii. Immanent, iv. Eminence
- B
i. Immanent, ii. Imminent, iii. Imminence, iv. Eminence
i. Eminent, ii. Immanent, iii. Imminent, iv. Eminence
- D
i. Eminent, ii. Immanent, iii. Imminent, iv. Imminence
- E
i. Immanent, ii. Imminence, iii. Eminent, iv. Eminence
“Eminent” meaning “famous and respected within a particular sphere.” clearly fits sentence i describing a famous speaker.
“Immanent” means “existing or operating within” clearly fits sentence ii describing the person's belief in a certain type of justice.
“Imminent” meaning “about to happen” clearly fits sentence iii describing the expected rain.
“Eminence” meaning “fame or acknowledged superiority within a particular sphere” clearly fits sentence iv expressing the attainments of the persons in the audience.
The above combination is stated in option 3. So, eliminate options 1, 2, 4 and 5.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.