WBCS.LIVE practice question

Select the word that best replaces the italicized word in both sentences. (i) The police are trying to control the crowd. (ii) Junk food may have high levels of harmful chemicals.

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

Answer options

  1. check
  2. blame
  3. contain
  4. incorporate

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: contain

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) contain šŸ“š Explanation: The word 'contain' means to keep something under control or to prevent it from spreading. It fits the first sentence about police managing a large crowd. In the second sentence, it means that junk food has or "holds" high levels of chemicals. Using one word for two different meanings tests a person's vocabulary range.