Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence:-
He tried to ____ his behaviour after receiving the feedback from his mentor.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → alter
Complete sentence: He tried to alter his behaviour after receiving the feedback from his mentor. After feedback from his mentor, he tried to change his behaviour.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) altar | a noun, a holy table in a temple or church where offerings are made (it sounds like "alter" but cannot be used as a verb) | Flowers were placed on the altar. |
| (2) alter (answer) | a verb meaning to change something | The tailor altered the shirt to fit me. |
| (3) altercate | to argue angrily (the noun altercation is more common, and one cannot "altercate" behaviour) | The two drivers had an altercation after the crash. |
| (4) oust | to force someone out of a position or place (behaviour is changed, not ousted) | The members ousted the president after the scandal. |