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The rich lucidity of the book is supplemented [A] / complimented [B] by [A] /with [B] a scholarly approach which provides excellent notes and a massive bibliography

In spite of the exhaustive [A] / exhausting [B] search, they did not find enough incriminating evidence.

An air of suspense and fear seemed to envelop [A] / envelope [B] the gathering.

The two linguists were quibbling over the etymology [A] / entymology [B] of some words.

A.	BAAAA	B.	BAABA
C.	ABABA	D.	ABBBA
E.	BAAAB

Answer and Explanation

Answer:BAAAA

Explanation:
‘Supplement’ is to add something to something that is already whole. ‘Complement’ is to add a part to make something whole. The context suggests that the scholarly approach gives the book a good finish. Hence B.
Since the context suggests something is added, the proposition ‘by’ is apt. Hence A
‘Exhausting’ is tiring ‘Exhaustive’ means a comprehensive or thorough search. Hence A
‘Envelop’ is to surround while an ‘envelope’ is paper cover in which letters are sent. The context suggests that ‘envelop’ is apt. Hence A.
‘Etymology’ is the study of the origin and history of development of words. Entymology is the study f insects. Linguists can only quarrel over words. Hence A.

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