Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The coaches decided to _____ the regulations more strictly because the candidates were not paying attention during their training sessions.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. enforce.
Context:
The sentence is about coaches making sure the rules are followed strictly during training.
Meaning of the words:
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Enjoy = to take pleasure in something
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Enforce = to make sure rules or laws are followed
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Provide = to give or supply something
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Supply = to give or make available
Correct word:
The word enforce is correct here because it means to make people follow the regulations strictly.
Reason:
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'Enjoy' does not fit the meaning.
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'Provide' and 'Supply' are about giving something, not about rules.
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Only enforce matches the sense of making people obey.
Final Sentence:
The coaches decided to enforce the regulations more strictly because the candidates were not paying attention during their training sessions.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.