Replace the underlined word/phrase, choosing the best option from the ones given below:-
Her hand-writing is not clear enough to be read
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Illegible
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Legible | clear enough to be read (the exact opposite of the phrase) | Write your answers in a neat, legible hand. |
| (2) Illegible (answer) | not clear enough to be read, said of handwriting or print (it replaces the whole phrase in one word: "Her handwriting is illegible.") | The doctor's prescription was so illegible that the chemist had to call him. |
| (3) Eligible | having the right qualifications for something (it has nothing to do with reading) | Citizens above eighteen are eligible to vote. |
| (4) Elite | the best or most powerful group in a society or organisation | Only the elite athletes qualify for the Olympics. |