Multiple choice

Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence/phrase.

Widely scattered things or people

  1. Spasmodic

  2. Diasporas

  3. Sporadic

  4. Spastic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sporadic (Option C) means occurring at irregular intervals or scattered in time/place - it can describe both things and people. 'Spasmodic' means convulsive/sudden, 'diasporas' specifically refers to scattered people from a common homeland (not things), and 'spastic' relates to muscle spasms - medical terminology.

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