Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with blanks that are to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
He reads ___________ that are __________ to his profession.
Option 1: weeklies, appropriate
Option 2: papers, apparent
Option 3: periodicals, pertinent
Option 4: magazines, acceptable
Correct Answer: periodicals, pertinent
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Periodicals: Magazines, journals, or newspapers published at regular intervals. This is the correct option as it includes various types of publications that are issued regularly, such as magazines or journals.
Pertinent: Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; relating directly to the subject at hand. This is the correct option, as it indicates that the reading material is directly related to his profession.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Weeklies: Magazines or newspapers that are published once a week.
Papers: Documents consisting of written or printed material.
Magazines: Periodical publications containing articles and illustrations.
Appropriate: Suitable or proper in the circumstances.
Apparent: Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Acceptable: Able to be agreed on; suitable.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "He reads periodicals that are pertinent to his profession."
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