Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
It's time you went out and __________ your own living.
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afforded
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- In the sentence, "It's time you went out and __________ your own living," the context is about making a living independently.
- Option 1: afforded - relates to having enough money to pay for something and does not fit the context of actively making a living.
- Option 2: earned - means to receive money in return for labor or services, aligning perfectly with making one's own living. Correct Answer
- Option 3: gained - refers to obtaining something, often not by financial means or work effort related to earning a living.
- Option 4: won - involves receiving something as a prize or through chance, which is not applicable to earning a living through work.
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