Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The old man now cherishes only broken memories.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. fragmented.
Correct Substitution: The word “broken” refers to incomplete, scattered, or unclear memories which can be substituted with “fragmented.”
Meaning of “fragmented”:
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Consisting of or reduced to fragments; incomplete or disjointed.
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Example: After the accident, her memory of the event was fragmented.
Final Sentence: The old man now cherishes only fragmented memories.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.