Question : There are certain words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
If you’re looking to whiten teeth 1. ______________________, you’ll want to understand why teeth become discoloured. There are intrinsic and extrinsic factors that affect the 2. ______________________ of teeth, according to the American Dental Association.
Intrinsic factors include your age and health conditions, which 3. ______________________ the colour of teeth. In this scenario, a dentist would need to 4. ______________________ teeth whitening with a bleaching agent to change the colour. Yet if there are extrinsic factors or stains on the surface, 5. ______________________ changes can improve the appearance of your teeth.
Q. Choose the correct word to be used in blank 4.
Option 1: recapitulate
Option 2: concise
Option 3: prescribe
Option 4: extol
Correct Answer:
prescribe
Solution : The correct answer is option 3.
Explanation:
Prescribe is the only word that will fit the blank and make the sentence coherent.
It means to advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone, particularly in writing.
Recapitulate means to summarise and restate the main points.
Concise- providing a lot of information in a few words that is clear and concise; brief but comprehensive.
extol- to lavishly praise
