Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:
Ever since the new highway began bringing busloads of tourists through the town, the small dhabas along the road have begun to ______; two of them have even opened branches in Jaipur.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → prosper
Complete sentence: Ever since the new highway began bringing busloads of tourists through the town, the small dhabas along the road have begun to prosper; two of them have even opened branches in Jaipur.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) decline | to become smaller, weaker or fewer | The number of sparrows in our city has declined over the years. |
| (2) shrink | to become smaller in size or amount | My cotton kurta shrank after its first wash. |
| (3) close | to stop doing business, for a day or for ever, said of a shop or business | The old bookshop near the station closed last year. |
| (4) prosper (answer) | to grow successful, especially by making money (fits dhabas opening new branches) | Her small tiffin service prospered once the nearby offices began ordering lunch from her. |