Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative in case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
The receptionist asked the patient, "Who recommended you to Dr. Paulson?"
- introduced
- referred
- alluded
- No improvement
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Referred is the appropriate word to use in this context, as it means someone directed the patient to see Dr. Paulson for medical treatment. It accurately conveys the intended meaning.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
- Introduced implies that someone personally brought the patient to Dr. Paulson.
- Alluded means to make an indirect reference to something.
So, the correct sentence should be: The receptionist asked the patient, "Who referred you to Dr. Paulson?"
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