Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I checked the ____________ to see if it will rain or not.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. weather.
Context:
The sentence is about checking if it will rain or not. For this, we look at the weather forecast.
Meaning of the words:
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Wether = a castrated male sheep (not related here)
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Wither = to dry up, shrink, fade
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Weather = atmospheric conditions like rain, heat, cold, storm
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Whether = used to express a choice or doubt between two things
Correct word:
The word weather is correct here because it refers to rain, sun, storm etc.
Reason:
The other options do not match the meaning. Only weather fits naturally in the context of rain.
Final Sentence:
I checked the weather to see if it will rain or not.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.