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Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five ...

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options

The horse is a winner, ....
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  • A You can take that from me
  • B You can say i say so
  • C You can take my word for it
  • D It is my word against theirs
  • E You may or may not believe it
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The sentence is:
> "The horse is a winner, ____."

You need a phrase that *confirms strongly* what was just said — that the horse is truly a winner.

Now, checking each option:

- A. you can take that from me — This sounds like "believe me," but it's not the best or most common expression. A bit awkward.
- B. you can say I say so — This sounds childish and weak. It does not strongly confirm anything. Incorrect.
- C. you can take my word for it — This is a strong and common English phrase meaning "trust me, I am sure." This fits perfectly.
- D. it is my word against theirs — This suggests a *disagreement* between two sides, not what the sentence is about. Incorrect.
- E. you may or may not believe it — This sounds unsure and doubtful, not strong and confident. Incorrect.

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