Question

Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. The truck was coming and its light was falling straight in my eyes.
II. After the death of the manager, there was no one to properly guide the company.

• A. correct
• B. head
• C. direct
• D. hook
• E. line

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

direct

The best fit for both the sentences I and II is option C, Direct. Direct means straight and it also means manage or administer. The first sentence means that the light of the truck was falling directly into his eyes. Second means that after the death of the manager, no one could properly direct or administer the company. Option A 'correct' means something that is error free. Option B 'head' means to lead. Option D 'hook' means attach or fix. Option E 'line' means group of people or things arranged in a row. So, the options A, B, D and E doesn't fit together. for both sentences Thus, the word that fits in both the sentences is Option C, direct.