Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can replace the word printed in italics in the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence.
The house cannot accommodate more people.

• A. hold
• B. allow
• C. hide
• D. associate

Answer 1

The correct option is A hold

The highlighted word means 'have room for'.

Option A is correct. 'Hold', in this case, also means 'have room for'. Thus, it has the correct meaning for the highlighted word.

Options B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

Option D, associate, means 'connect'.