Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled (1) to (5). Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The ground reality demanded _______ administrative measures which were being ______ due to variety of reasons.

  1. austere, ameliorated

  2. obdurate, refrained

  3. uncompromising, promoted

  4. unrelenting, defined

  5. sterner, thwarted

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Possibly the ground reality demanded tough measures. A close look at the options given confirms that (5) suits the most.