Question : Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
______ punishment should be given to the students who bunk classes.
Option 1: much
Option 2: too
Option 3: severe
Option 4: many
Correct Answer:
severe
Solution : The correct answer is option 3.
Severe punishment should be given to the students who bunk classes.
Explanation:
Punishment, the noun in the sentence, needs to be described with an adjective.
The meaning of the choices
- "Much" denotes a significant amount, scope, or degree.
- "Too" denotes going beyond what is desirable, allowable, or possible; excessively.
- "Severe" denotes a strict or harsh punishment for a person.
- "Many" denotes a sizable number.
As a result, selection 3 is the right response.