In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in…
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In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
The coach _________ the best players for the team.
- A.
Picked out
- B.
Picked up
- C.
Picked at
- D.
Picked on
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Correct answer: A
Correct answer: Picked out
Meanings of the choices:
Picked out — to select or choose someone or something.
Picked up — to lift or collect, or to learn/obtain (e.g., pick up a skill); not used to mean 'select' here.
Picked at — to touch repeatedly or to criticize repeatedly for small faults; does not mean 'select'.
Picked on — to single someone out in a negative way (tease or bully); not appropriate for choosing team members.
How this fits the sentence:
The sentence describes the coach choosing the best players for the team, so the verb phrase must mean 'to select.' 'Picked out' correctly expresses selection; the other choices convey lifting, criticizing, or bullying and therefore do not fit the context.