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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.

In these days of inflation, we all have to ______our belts.

Option 1: shorten

Option 2: strengthen

Option 3: tighten

Option 4: lesson


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Correct Answer: tighten


Solution : The correct word to fill in the blank is the third option.

It means that when prices are going up (inflation), people need to spend less money and be careful with their finances.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

Shorten: It means to make something shorter in length or duration.

Strengthen: It means to make something stronger or more robust.

Lesson: It refers to a teaching or learning experience.

Therefore, the correct sentence is, "In these days of inflation, we all have to tighten our belts."

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