A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.
We are getting support from a ____________ number of textile traders.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. large.
- The sentence wants to emphasise the number of textile industries that are supporting them. "Large" thus seems the most appropriate to refer to a huge number.
- The other option means:
- Larging is slang which means to enjoy oneself completely.
- Largest is the superlative degree of large. It refers to something that is greatest or biggest in size or amount.
- Largely is an adverb that means mostly.