Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Select the most more appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The government must ________ the rise in prices.

Options:

check

cease

cheque

seize

Correct Answer:

check

Explanation:

The government must check the rise in prices.

Explanation:

  • Check: This verb means to verify, control, or stop the progress or growth of something, which fits well in the context of controlling the rise in prices.
  • Cease: This verb means to come to an end or stop. While it's related to controlling something, "check" is a more suitable choice in this context.
  • Cheque: This noun refers to a written order to a bank to pay a specific sum of money to a person, which is not relevant to the context of controlling the rise in prices.
  • Seize: This verb means to take hold of or confiscate, which doesn't fit the context of the government's action in relation to rising prices.