Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the…
2023
Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Health Minister Greg Hunt said the national vaccination ______(1)______ will start earlier than expected. “We’ve been able to bring our vaccination ______(2)______ schedule forward from the middle of the year, to the second quarter, to late March and now to early March, and I’m not ruling out ______(3)______ steps,” the ABC News reported, quoting Hunt.
Question:
Which of these words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (3)?
- A.
Latest
- B.
Earlier
- C.
Further
- D.
Distant
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Correct answer: C
Solution
Correct answer: Further
Explanation:
Why "Further" is correct: "Further" means additional or more. In the sentence "I’m not ruling out further steps," it clearly communicates that additional measures may be taken.
Why "Latest" is wrong: "Latest" means most recent. The sentence is about the possibility of extra measures, not the most recent measures.
Why "Earlier" is wrong: "Earlier" means prior in time. It would suggest considering steps that occur before others, which does not match the intended meaning of taking additional measures now.
Why "Distant" is wrong: "Distant" means far away in space or time and does not mean additional.
Tip: Choose the word that matches the intended meaning of the sentence. Here, the context requires a word meaning "additional," so "further" is the best fit.
Example: "I’m not ruling out further steps."