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Direction: In the following questions, each sentence is given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate and suitable word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each
question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.

  1. With the changing times, most of the students have become business-like they are ______ and want to take only those courses which they find rewarding.
    1. idealistic
    2. pragmatic
    3. enthusiastic
    4. partial
Correct Option: B

pragmatic (Adj.) : solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by
having fixed ideas or theories
idealistic (Adj.) : having a strong belief in perfect standards and trying to achieve them,
even when this is not realistic
Here, pragmatic is the right usage.



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