Verbal Ability - Selecting Words - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Selecting Words - Section 1 (Q.No. 30)
Directions to Solve

Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.


30.
In a little-publicised deal, Pepsi, Cola has ...... the entire soft drink market in Afghanistan.
occupied
conquered
swallowed
captured
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Shubham Singh said:   1 decade ago
'Occupied' is way better. Occupied is used in such scenarios formally across organizations.

Shathadruthi said:   1 decade ago
Conquer is to capture the entire place.

Capture is to catch only some people or a person.

Keerthikanth said:   1 decade ago
Conquer a kingdom.
Capture a person.

In this context capture the market is the right one.

Fahim said:   9 years ago
Pepsi and Cola (conquered or captured) entire soft drinks market in Afghanistan.

Priyanka said:   10 years ago
Occupied is generally used in such case. I think occupied is more appropriate.

Simhachalam said:   1 decade ago
In the question (a little) means a few (or some) so capture some.

Sanjay gahlawat said:   1 decade ago
Conquer is to overcome and capture means to take by force.

Bindu said:   1 decade ago
What is the difference between conquered and captured?

Rehana said:   1 decade ago
I feel it must be conquered rather than capturing.

Sonam said:   1 decade ago
I agree with rehana, it should be conquerd.


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