Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

For each question, four ______ are given as options.

alternatives

The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is alternatives.

The word alternatives means a choice between two or more things. In this case, the sentence is saying that for each question, four alternatives are given as options. This means that there are four different answers that you can choose from.

The other options do not make sense in the context of the sentence.

• Alternates means things that happen or are done in turns.
• Alterations means changes or modifications.
• Altercations means arguments or fights.