A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word.…
2021
A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
No matter how tough a situation gets, you can always ______ it with your will power.
- A.
covert
- B.
overwhelm
- C.
come
- D.
overcome
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Correct answer: D
Answer: overcome
Explanation: "overcome" means to successfully deal with or defeat a problem or difficulty. It naturally collocates with words like situation, obstacle, or difficulty, so it fits the sentence.
covert — Incorrect: means hidden or secret; does not mean to defeat or handle a situation.
overwhelm — Incorrect: means to overpower or to be overcome by something; you are usually overwhelmed by a situation, not the one to overwhelm it using willpower.
come — Incorrect: too general and ungrammatical in this context; it does not express defeating or handling a difficulty.
overcome — Correct: expresses successfully dealing with or defeating a tough situation; fits the sentence meaningfully.
Usage tip: The sentence can be written as: "No matter how tough a situation gets, you can always overcome it with your willpower." Note that "willpower" is commonly written as one word.