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.
The press is supposed to be a means of ________ between the government and the _________.
Option 1: communication, people
Option 2: help, society
Option 3: confrontation, terrorist
Option 4: propaganda, private sector
Correct Answer: communication, people
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Communication: The imparting or exchanging of information or news. This word fits the context as it describes the purpose of the press in facilitating the flow of information.
People: Human beings in general or considered collectively. In the context of the sentence, "people" refers to the general public or citizens.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Help: The action of helping someone to do something; assistance.
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Society: The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Confrontation: A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.
Terrorist: A person who uses terrorism in the pursuit of political aims.
Propaganda: Information, especially of a biassed or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The press is supposed to be a means of communication between the government and the people. "
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