Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
A majority of Indians prefer to use the Internet for ______________ booking and other financial services.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. accessing.
Context: The sentence talks about how Indians use the Internet for booking and financial services. The correct verb should mean making use of or gaining entry to these services — which is “accessing.”
Meaning of the words:
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Accessing: gaining entry to or making use of something
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Attending: being present at an event or place
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Dispersing: spreading or scattering
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Improving: making something better
Correct word: Accessing
Reason: When people use the Internet to book tickets or perform transactions, they are accessing online services — the standard and grammatically correct expression.
Final Sentence: A majority of Indians prefer to use the Internet for accessing booking and other financial services.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.