Contextual errorQuestion 177 of 550

Choose the word that does not fit the context of the sentence. The words to choose from are in brackets: The (merchant) bought (cheap) goods and sold them at a (higher) price, so he made a (loss).

  1. merchant
  2. cheap
  3. higher
  4. loss
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Correct answer: loss

Buying cheap and selling high gives profit, not loss.

Test structure: ETEC guide to the GAT

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Questions last reviewed: 21 October 2026