Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The student leader has _____ politics recently.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 2 i.e. entered
Context: The sentence is about a student leader starting a political career. The correct verb should indicate beginning participation in politics.
Meaning of the words:
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Approached: to come near something or someone; not used with politics in this sense.
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Entered: to join or begin to take part in an activity or field.
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Gathered: to collect or bring together; does not fit here.
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Jumped: to leap physically; not suitable in this context.
Correct word: Entered
Reason: The standard and idiomatic collocation is “enter politics”, which means to start a political career.
Final Sentence: The student leader has entered politics recently.
Hence, the chosen option (2) will be correct.