Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The council never _________ the new complex to be constructed, nor did local residents.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. wanted.
Context: The sentence talks about the council and the local residents not giving approval or agreement for a new complex.
Meaning of the words:
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Refreshed – made fresh again, not suitable here.
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Occurred – means “happened”, doesn’t fit the context.
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Liked – to feel good about something, but here the sentence is about approval/permission.
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Wanted – to wish or desire something.
Correct word: The right word here is wanted, because the council and residents did not want the new complex to be constructed.
Reason: The verb wanted correctly matches the idea of not approving or not desiring something. Other words do not fit grammatically or contextually.
Final Sentence: The council never wanted the new complex to be constructed, nor did local residents.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.