Multiple choice

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

Reading his first novel whetted my appetite for his next one.

  1. motivated

  2. sharpened

  3. dashed

  4. frequented
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Whet means to stimulate or sharpen interest, just as whetting a knife sharpens it. Reading a good novel sharpens your appetite for more. 'Dashed' would destroy interest, while 'motivated' and 'frequented' don't capture the sharpening aspect.

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