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LANGUAGE ABILITY:

We 'draw up a deed'. Complete the following phrases with appropriate words:

a. --- one's word;
b. --- one's will;
c. --- ends meet;
d. --- a loan;
e. --- a deaf ear to. 

SOLUTION KEY:

Section I: Background Context
   
These idioms are generally used as an indirect way of conveying the original meaning. When these words are taken as it is, it won’t render the exact meaning. Rather their context and usage must be taken into account for identifying the correct answer.  

Section II: Explanation
   
‘To give one’s word’ means to promise something like ‘I will be there’. ‘To carry out one’s will’ refers to bringing something to a successful completion. ‘To make ends meet’ means struggling to lead a living. ‘Give a deaf ear to’ is generally used to mean that someone is not willing to listen or disinterested in the interaction.  

Section III: Direct Answer
   
Here are the requester answers to be filled in the blanks:

a. To give one’s word; 
b. Carry out one’s will; 
c. To make ends meet; 
d. To owe a loan; 
e. Give a deaf ear to. 

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