Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.
lyadurai Solomon was a great teacher because he instilled in all the children a sense of their own worth.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word instill in the following sentence is inculcate.
- Instill means to gradually introduce or implant (an idea, belief, etc.) into someone's mind.
- Inculcate means to teach or impress (something) by frequent repetition or reinforcement.
- Stop means to bring to an end or prevent from continuing.
- Take out means to remove something from a container or place.
- Neglect means to fail to take proper care of or attend to something.