Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
To tell others secret information only for enjoyment is not a good practice.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. spill the beans.
Error concept: Idiomatic substitution
What is wrong: The current phrase is too literal. In English, idioms are often used to express such ideas more naturally and concisely.
Grammatical concept: The idiom 'spill the beans' means to reveal secret or confidential information, often unintentionally or casually.
Correct phrase: spill the beans
Final sentence: To spill the beans only for enjoyment is not a good practice.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.