Question

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
I will write a letter to you tentatively ______ the dates of the programme.

• A. guiding
• B. indicating
• C. urging
• D. involving

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

indicating

The speaker says that he will write a letter to the listener, advising him/ mentioning/ letting him know, the dates of the programme. The word, 'indicating' means 'mentioning' or 'showing'. Hence, option B is correct.

'Guiding' means 'showing or indicating the way to (someone)'. In the given sentence, there is no need to show a way. The dates of the programme have to be communicated.

'Urging' means 'try earnestly or persistently persuading (someone) to do something'. In the given sentence, there is no persuasion.

'Involving' means 'having or including (something) as a necessary or integral part or result'. In the given sentence, the dates of the programme are not to be included/ They are to be communicated/ indicated.

Given the above, options A, C and D are correct.