Only three candidates are now in <u>contention</u> for the title.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is <strong>NEAREST IN MEANING</strong> to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. involved in dispute
- B. in agreement with each other
- C. chance of winning ✓
- D. amiable to each other
Correct Answer: C. chance of winning
Explanation
To be 'in contention' means having a good chance of winning or succeeding in a contest.
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