Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank (iii) with the best option from those given.

Directions: Fill in the numbered blank with the best option from those given.

There was a time when scientists were in ____(i)_____ of what was known as the philosopher's stone which was believed to _____(ii)_____ metals into gold just with a touch. They also tried to discover the elixir (something that can make people live for ever) of life. This was an imaginary medicine _____(iii)_______ making people _____(iv)_______. This period was called the age of the _____(v)_____.

  1. meant to

  2. made for

  3. capable of

  4. forced to
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Option 1 and 4 are grammatically unfit here. 'Capable of' tells about the ability of the medicine. Here, ability and not purpose is emphasised. So, option 3 is correct.

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