Select the word that best completes the given sentence. Determine the collocation through the sentence.
Ramesh has been _________ involved in social service for 30 years.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. actively.
Context: The sentence indicates that Ramesh has participated in social service energetically and continuously for 30 years.
Meaning of the words:
Exactly: Precisely; does not fit the context.
Brightly: With brightness; irrelevant here.
Actively: With full participation or energy; fits perfectly.
Gently: Softly or mildly; does not fit the context.
Correct word: Actively
Reason: “Actively involved” is the proper collocation and conveys the intended meaning of consistent participation in social service.
Final Sentence: Ramesh has been actively involved in social service for 30 years.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.