Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

We took a pragmatic approach in raising our children; if something worked we stuck to it.

  1. rational

  2. practical

  3. interesting

  4. accepted

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. The context shows parents choosing what works in practice. Rational is close but pragmatic specifically emphasizes practical utility over theory.