Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word in the sentence.
He did not succeed in his endeavour.

• A. enterprise
• B. effort
• C. trick
• D. plan

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

effort

The highlighted word, in this context, means 'attempt'.

Option B is correct. 'Effort' also means 'attempt' here. Since it has the required meaning, it is the correct answer.

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

Option A, enterprise, means 'business activity'.