Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap 22?

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

There was a time when scientists were in search of what ____(21)_____ as the philosopher's stone which was believed to _____(22)_____ metals into gold just by a touch. They also tried to discover the elixir (something that can make people live for ever) of life. This was an imaginary medicine _____(23)_______ making people immortal. This period was called the _____(24)_____ of the Alchemists.

  1. take

  2. make

  3. modify

  4. turn
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The alchemists believed the philosopher's stone could change base metals into gold. 'Turn' is the correct verb because when you 'turn something INTO something else', you transform it. 'Make', 'modify', and 'take' don't convey this specific transitive meaning of transformation from one state to another.

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