1 View

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


Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

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.

SSC CGL Complete Guide

Candidates can download this ebook to know all about SSC CGL.

Download EBook

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries worldwide
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books