After an deliberate period of inactivity Vesuvius erupted with devastating force in AD 79 ........

English Language (IBPS PO) Sentence Improvement

Direction (): In the givenquestion, a word has been printedin bold. Below the sentence, alternatives to the emboldened word have been given as (A), (B), (C) and (D), which may help improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative out of the given five options. In case the given sentence is correct as it is, your answer will be option (E), i.e., "No replacement required".

After an deliberate period of inactivity, Vesuvius erupted with devastating force in AD 79.

enlarged

essential

amplified

extended

No replacement required

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Explanation:

There was a “period of inactivity” after which the volcano erupted. Since, it is not a human being, the word ‘deliberate’ is inappropriate. Only ‘extended’ meaning ‘lasting longer than is usual or expected; prolonged’ fits the context. So, the correct answer is D.