Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
The country has a potential to exploit more mineral resources.

• A. fortune
• B. hidden possibility
• C. capacity
• D. good luck

Answer 1

The correct option is B hidden possibility

Option B: 'Potential' means 'someone or something's ability to develop, achieve or succeed'.

'Hidden possibility' means 'something that can be done or achieved'.

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

Option A: 'Fortune' means 'a large amount of money, goods, property or luck'.

Option C: 'Capacity' means 'the ability to do something'. It does not mean the same as 'potential' in the context of the given sentence.

Option D: 'Good luck' means 'success in something'.

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

So, options A, C and D are wrong.