WBCS.LIVE practice question

Select the best answer from among the choices given: As a person who would never _________ animals, Kavita takes extra care to avoid hitting squirrels while driving.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. love
  2. maltreat
  3. accept
  4. keep

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: maltreat

Explanation: Context: The word ‘maltreat’ means to treat someone or something cruelly; it perfectly fits the context about animals. 1. love ❌ – opposite meaning. 2. maltreat ✅ – correct meaning. 3. accept ❌ – doesn’t fit. 4. keep ❌ – unrelated. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: As a person who would never maltreat animals, Kavita drives carefully to avoid hurting them.