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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Her hopes for building her own house were beaten when she lost her jewellery box.

Option 1: house were defeated when

Option 2: house were frustrated when

Option 3: house were relieved when

Option 4: house were dashed when


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Correct Answer: house were dashed when


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

The term dashed is commonly used in the context of hopes or plans being ruined or destroyed.

This sentence effectively conveys the idea that her hopes for building her own house were shattered when she lost her jewellery box.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "Her hopes for building her own house were dashed when she lost her jewellery box."

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