Question

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
Jerry, who is a good athlete, has been able to keep a place on the team.

• A. play
• B. participate
• C. maintain
• D. recruit

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

maintain

The underlined word means 'cause to remain in a certain state or position'. Thus, the answer must also have the same meaning.

Option C is correct. It means 'cause to remain in a fixed position'. Thus, it has the same meaning as the required one.

Option A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

Option A means 'take part in a game'.

Option B means 'take part'.

Option D means 'seek to employ'.