Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2 and 3 that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

My father advised me to shun bad peers.

(1) escape 

(2) leave 

(3) avoid

(4) No Improvement 

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 4


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation:

The word "shun" means to deliberately avoid or ignore, often for moral or social reasons. In the context of advising someone to stay away from negative influences, "shun" is appropriate.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

Escape: This word implies getting away from a situation, but it doesn't necessarily convey the idea of deliberately avoiding bad peers.

Leave: While "leave" could be associated with distancing oneself, it lacks the specificity and emphasis on deliberate avoidance in the given context.

Avoid: This is a suitable alternative, but "shun" adds a stronger connotation of deliberate and complete avoidance, making it a better fit in this context.

So, the correct sentence would be: My father advised me to shun bad peers.

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