Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The minister gave an _________ that strict action would be taken against the culprits.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. assurance.
Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-
- insurance- the business of providing insurance.
- assurance- a promise that something will certainly happen or be true.
- ambition- something that you very much want to have or do.
- admission- the act of allowing somebody to enter a school, club, public place, etc.
In the given statement "the minister" is making a promise and the same meaning is being shown by the chosen option.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.