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. He failed to produce any reason for his having behaved the way he did.
II. Man must live, struggle and die for a mission.

• A. target
• B. goal
• C. cause
• D. purpose
• E. explanation

Answer 1

The correct option is C cause

The word that fits in both the sentences is option C, cause. Cause means origin or the reason why something happens. Cause also means a socially valued principle, like we say social cause. The context of sentence I is that he could not give any reason why he behaved that way. And second sentence means that a man must live, struggle and die for a cause. Option A 'target' is the aim of an attack. Option B 'Goal' means objective or intention. These two options A and B do not fit in sentence II. Option D 'purpose' means motive or reason. Option E 'explanation' means clarification. These two options D and E do not fit in sentence II. Thus, the best fit for both the sentences is option C 'cause.'