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 organization was established at the beginning of this century.
II. The little boy could not twist the cap off the bottle.

• A. break
• B. turn
• C. swing
• D. crack
• E. dawn

Answer 1

The correct option is B turn

The word that fits in both the sentences is option B 'turn'. Turn means to rotate or move. The context of sentence I is that organization was established when the century began i.e. when the previous century got over and turned to begin a new one. The context of second sentence is that the boy couldn't turn the cap off the bottle. Option A 'break' means to separate into pieces. Option C 'swing' means to oscillate. Both of these options, A and C cannot be used in sentence II. Option D, 'crack' means to fracture or split. Option E 'dawn' means sunrise. These options D and E cannot be used in Sentence II. Thus, the best fit word for the sentences is option B, turn.