Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:

I was quick enough to notice a large newspaper ___________ displaying a new piano.

• A. Announcement
• B. Application
• C. Advertisement
• D. Declaration

Answer 1

The correct option is C Advertisement

Option C: An 'advertisement' is 'a paid announcement, as of goods for sale, usually in newspapers, magazines, radio or television'.

It relates to the given sentence in meaning: The sentence mentions a good for sale, 'a new piano' which is mentioned in a 'large newspaper', a mode of advertisement.

Hence, option C is correct.

Option A: 'Announcement' is 'a public notice announcing something'. But it does not refer to the sale of something. Advertisement is a form of announcement but an announcement does not advertise.

Option B: 'Application' is 'a formal request to be considered for a position or be admitted to an institution or organisation'.

It is not relevant to the given sentence.

Option D: 'Declaration' is 'a formal, explicit statement'. It is a form of announcement. It does not refer to 'the sale of something'.

Hence, options A, B and D are wrong.