Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
In the meeting, the minister floated a couple of new ideas.

• A. gave
• B. presented
• C. advised
• D. offered

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

presented

Option B: 'Floated' means 'put forward (an idea) as a suggestion'.

'Presented' means 'introduce a person or an idea'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option D is correct.

Option A: 'Gave' means 'hand over something to someone'.

Option C: 'Advised' means 'offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone'.

Option D: 'Offered' means 'provide access or opportunity'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'floated'.

So, options A, C and D are wrong.