Select the word which can replace the given phrase:
A period of paid leave given to a teacher or other worker for study or travel
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Sabbatical
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Furlough | leave from duty, mostly for a soldier, or a time when workers are sent home without pay (not leave for study) | The soldier came home to his village on a month’s furlough. |
| (2) Hiatus | a break or pause in an activity | The old serial came back on TV after a two-year hiatus. |
| (3) Sabbatical (answer) | a period of paid leave from work, given to a teacher or worker for study or travel | Our physics professor is on a year’s sabbatical to finish his research in Pune. |
| (4) Respite | a short rest from something hard or unpleasant | The evening shower gave the city some respite from the heat. |