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Question : Select the most appropriate word segment for the underlined word in the given sentence.

Pintu has been advised to reduce smoking by his family doctor.

Option 1: lower down

Option 2: up down

Option 3: less down

Option 4: cut down


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Correct Answer: cut down


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation: In the context of smoking, the most common and suitable phrase is cut down on smoking. Cut down is the standard and commonly used phrase to mean reducing the quantity or frequency of an activity like smoking.

The other options don't convey the same meaning or are not commonly used in this context.

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