Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence are three possible substitutions for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part, otherwise choose option (4), i.e. 'No improvement'.

That bridge on the river is not very resolute as it is very old and in dilapidated condition.

  1. taut

  2. calm

  3. stable

  4. No improvement

  5. .
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as ‘stable’ here implies an object that is not likely to give way. As the bridge is very old, it is not very stable.

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