Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
You ought to have ______ yourself of this golden opportunity.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. availed.
Context: The sentence refers to someone missing the chance to make use of a valuable opportunity.
Meaning of the words:
Claimed – to assert ownership
Seized – to take hold of forcibly or suddenly
Grabbed – to take something quickly or roughly
Availed – to make use of (typically used with "yourself" + "of")
Correct word: availed
Reason: The correct idiomatic expression is “avail oneself of”, meaning to make use of an opportunity or resource.
Final Sentence: You ought to have availed yourself of this golden opportunity.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.