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

The difficulty level of this problem is extremely great.

  1. perplexity
  2. hindrance
  3. intricacy
  4. No improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4


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Correct Answer: 4


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Difficulty means a thing that is hard to accomplish, deal with or understand. It is the appropriate choice according to the context of the sentence.

Difficulty is the correct usage, as it implies that the level of the problem is really hard.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Intricacy: a quality of being complex or elaborately detailed.
  • Perplexity : the inability to deal with or understand something.

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