Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
Parents should cultivate in their children the habit of helping others.

• A. propagate
• B. sprout
• C. create
• D. foster

Answer 1

The correct option is D foster

Option D: 'Cultivate' means 'try to acquire or develop (a quality or skill)'.

'Foster' means 'encourage the development of'.

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

Option A: 'Propagate' means 'spread and promote'.

Option B: 'Sprout' means 'start to grow'.

Option C: 'Create' means 'bring into existence'.

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

So, options A, B and C are wrong.