Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
The chairman's harsh words (like) insult to injury to the embarrassed speaker.
(1) added
(2) evoked
(3) invoked
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
Added is the correct option because it conveys the meaning that the chairman's harsh words contributed to or worsened the situation for the embarrassed speaker. "Added insult to injury" is an idiomatic expression that means making a bad situation worse.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Evoked means to bring out a response or feeling.
- Invoked means to call upon or refer to.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The chairman's harsh words added insult to injury to the embarrassed speaker.
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