Select the correct collocation to fill in the blank.
The CEO has a ______ effect on the future of the company, which includes global
expansion.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. far-reaching.
Context: The sentence talks about the CEO’s effect on the future of the company. The effect is not just limited but has a wide impact like global expansion. So, we need a collocation that shows big influence.
Meaning of the words:
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Grand: Impressive, large, majestic.
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Far-reaching: Having a wide and important influence or effect.
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Broad: Wide in range, but not the common collocation with “effect.”
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Gorgeous: Beautiful, attractive, not suitable here.
Correct word: Far-reaching
Reason: The common collocation in English is “far-reaching effect”, meaning an influence that covers many areas and has a long-term impact.
Final Sentence: The CEO has a far-reaching effect on the future of the company, which includes global expansion.
Hence the chosen option is correct.