Select the correct option that fills the blank(s) to make the sentence…
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Select the correct option that fills the blank(s) to make the sentence meaningfully complete
We as human beings get easily _____ by materialistic pleasures of modern age.
- A.
Distracted
- B.
Attentive
- C.
Devoted
- D.
Diligent
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Correct answer: A
Explanation:
The correct choice is the word meaning 'diverted or tempted away by'. Use the verb phrase "distracted by" to express that idea. A clear, corrected sentence is:
We as human beings get easily distracted by the materialistic pleasures of the modern age.
"Distracted by" is the right collocation and means being diverted or tempted away by something.
"Attentive" usually takes the preposition "to" (attentive to) and means paying close attention, so it does not fit with "get easily ... by".
"Devoted" is followed by "to" (devoted to) and means committed or loyal; it does not convey being easily influenced.
"Diligent" describes being hardworking (often used with "in" or "about") and is not used with "by" to mean being swayed by pleasures.