Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence:-

The new government policy aims to ____ the economic gap between rich and poor.

lessen

The correct answer is Option (3) → lessen

• Lessen (Verb) means to make or become less; to diminish or reduce. This is the correct verb as the policy aims to reduce the size of the economic gap.

• Lease (Verb) means to grant the use of land or property for a specified period of time in return for payment. (Incorrect meaning).

• Least (Adjective/Adverb) means smallest in amount, extent, or degree. (Incorrect ).

• Lesson (Noun) means a period of instruction or a piece of learning. (Incorrect meaning).