Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4 ........

English Language (CGL) Fill in the blanks

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most
appropriate option for each number.
Comprehension:
English vocabulary has (1)______ remarkable range, flexibility and adaptability. Thanks to the periods (2)______ contact with foreign
(3)______ and its readiness to (4)______ new words out of old elements, English seems to have far more words in its core (5)______ than
other languages.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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SSC CGL 20th August 2021 Shift-2

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coin

think

shed

discard

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Explanation:

- The passage discusses the flexibility and adaptability of the English language, particularly in terms of adopting new words.

- Statement 4 needs a word that conveys adding or creating new words.

- Option 1: "coin" - This means to create a new word or phrase. This fits well with the context of the sentence about adopting new words. Correct Answer

- Option 2: "think" - This doesn’t fit the context as it doesn't relate to word creation.

- Option 3: "shed" - This means to discard or get rid of something, which is the opposite of adopting new words.

- Option 4: "discard" - Similar to "shed," this means to reject or throw away, not adopt or create.

- The use of "coin" as the correct option implies English makes new words from its elements.