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Choose the word(s) which can correctly replace the word(s) printed in italic bold in the sentence without changing the meaning of it.
The meeting was adjourned after discussing on the matter for about two hours.
Choose the word(s) which can correctly replace the word(s) printed in italic bold in the sentence without changing the meaning of it.
The meeting was adjourned after discussing on the matter for about two hours.
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The correct option is A postponed
‘Adjourned’ means to postpone or taking a break (generally a
meeting) assuming to start later again. The best fit as meaning of the answer
is Option A ‘Postponed’. Postponed means to delay or reschedule. The context of
the sentence is that meeting is postponed for two hours. Option B ‘Stopped’
means to come to an end. Option C ‘begun’ is a past form of begin and it means
to start. Option D ‘reviewed’ means to evaluate or judge. Thus, the best fit as meaning of 'adjourned' is Option A ‘postpone’.
‘Adjourned’ means to postpone or taking a break (generally a meeting) assuming to start later again. The best fit as meaning of the answer is Option A ‘Postponed’. Postponed means to delay or reschedule. The context of the sentence is that meeting is postponed for two hours. Option B ‘Stopped’ means to come to an end. Option C ‘begun’ is a past form of begin and it means to start. Option D ‘reviewed’ means to evaluate or judge. Thus, the best fit as meaning of 'adjourned' is Option A ‘postpone’.
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