Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SHORTENED

  1. Abridged

  2. Contracted

  3. Enlarged

  4. Widened
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A Correct answer
Explanation

(1) is the correct answer because “shortened” means “abridged”, as – “The novel will be available in its shortened form.” The nearest distracter is “contracted”, as - “Big bales of cotton were contracted by using a compressor.”

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