Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He had always wanted to work for himself; so, last year he _________ his job at the bank and is now running a tool business.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. left.
Context: The sentence is about a man quitting his bank job to start his own business.
Meaning of the words:
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Left = to quit or go away from a place/job.
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Cleft = split or divided.
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Bereft = deprived of something.
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Halted = stopped.
Correct word: The correct word is left, because it fits the context of leaving a job.
Reason: When someone resigns or quits, we say they left their job. The other options don’t make sense here.
Final Sentence:
He had always wanted to work for himself; so, last year he left his job at the bank and is now running a tool business.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.