Question :
Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
Anxiety and other such emotions are known to be unhealthy to the body.
(1) dangerous
(2) detrimental
(3) damaging
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
It is the most appropriate choice, as it directly conveys the idea that something is harmful or hurts health. It means tending to cause harm or have a damaging effect.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Dangerous means able or likely to cause harm, injury, or damage.
- Damaging means to cause physical or emotional harm or injury.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "Anxiety and other such emotions are known to be detrimental to the body".
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