Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
His business was so successful that Mark was able to _________ at the age of 50.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. retire.
Context: The sentence says Mark’s business was so successful that he was able to stop working at the age of 50. The correct word for stopping work permanently, usually due to age or financial security, is “retire.”
Meaning of the words:
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Succeed: to achieve success — doesn’t fit, as he already was successful.
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Admit: to accept or confess — unrelated to the context.
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Give up: to quit or stop trying — doesn’t fit because it has a negative connotation (failure).
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Retire: to stop working permanently, usually after achieving financial stability — fits perfectly.
Correct word: Retire
Reason: The sentence describes a positive outcome — success leading to early retirement, not quitting due to failure.
Final Sentence: His business was so successful that Mark was able to retire at the age of 50.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.