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Question
The narrator had been a safe contributor at the auction, as ______.
Options
there were bidders quoting higher prices
he had a sound financial background
his friend had lent him money
he did not make any bidding
Solution
The narrator had been a safe contributor at the auction, as there were bidders quoting higher prices.
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