Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:
Our school has started to ______ its empty classrooms in the afternoon by running free computer classes for children from the nearby basti.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → utilise
Complete sentence: Our school has started to utilise its empty classrooms in the afternoon by running free computer classes for children from the nearby basti.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) utilise (answer) | to make good use of something (fits empty classrooms put to work) | The farmers now utilise the rice straw as cattle feed instead of burning it. |
| (2) seal | to close something tightly so that nothing can get in or out | Mother sealed the pickle jar with a cloth and a string. |
| (3) neglect | to fail to look after something properly | The old temple tank was neglected for years and filled up with plastic. |
| (4) partition | to divide a room or space into separate parts | The landlord partitioned the big hall into two small shops. |