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Question : Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.

If strict security measures were taken, the tragedy might have been ____.

Option 1: averted

Option 2: removed

Option 3: controlled

Option 4: restrained


Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: averted


Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blanks is the first option.

Averted means to prevent something from happening, which correctly goes in the sentence as the sentence states that if security measures were taken, the tragedy could have been prevented, which is the intended meaning of the sentence.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

Removed means to take something away.

Controlled means to take control of something.

Restrained means something that is controlled and not free.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "If strict security measures were taken, the tragedy might have been averted ."

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