Multiple choice

Directions: Select the the phrase that defines the word occurring in the sentence in capital letters.

The death sentence IMPOSED on five Indian fishermen by a Sri Lankan court for drug trafficking has added an unfortunate dimension to relations between the two countries.

  1. To take advantage

  2. To inflict as penalty

  3. To force oneself on others

  4. To deceive others

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct synonym in this context is ‘to inflict penalty’.