Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The pencil has a tip made of _______.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. lead.
Context: The sentence is talking about the material used in a pencil tip. The black/grey writing part of a pencil is made from a material called lead (though actually it is graphite, but commonly called lead).
Meaning of the words:
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Lewd: Showing sexual or inappropriate behavior.
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Steal: To take something without permission.
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Lead: A soft, heavy, grey metal, here used to refer to the writing core of a pencil.
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Led: Past tense of the verb “lead” (to guide).
Correct word: Lead
Reason: Only lead matches the context of what a pencil tip is made from. The other options do not fit the meaning of the sentence.
Final Sentence: The pencil has a tip made of lead.
Hence the chosen option is correct.