Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined part of the following sentence.
My brother always received the lion’s share of every meal that we had.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. the major portion.
The phrase "the lion's share" means the largest or most significant portion of something. Among the options, "the major portion" is the most appropriate substitute.
The other options don't convey the same meaning:
a very small part is the opposite of the intended meaning.
the pet’s share is not a standard phrase.
the last bite implies a very small or insignificant portion.