Question

Choose one word to replace the word/s in italics.
I must make a request for helping me at this time.

a)beseech
b)ask
c)beg
d)force

Answer 1

Hint: The phrase ‘make a request’ is used to sound polite but it is used when you are asking for something you want or need. It is usually used after another verb.

Complete answer:

The phrase ‘make a request’ refers to asking for something politely or earnestly. It is a request being made, not a command being given.
In the given sentence, the phrase ‘make a request’ is being used to demonstrate the subject’s need for help. However, the subject is not rude and is very polite and genuine in his request for help.

Now, we know the meaning and the usage of the phrase ‘make a request’. Let’s look at the given options:

a)beseech - The word ‘beseech’ refers to ‘ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something'. This word has the exact same meaning as the given phrase. It is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.
b)ask - The word ‘ask’ refers to ‘say to (someone) that one wants them to do or give something'. It does not convey politeness and earnest emotion. It does not have the same meaning as the given phrase. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
c)beg - The word ‘beg’ refers to ‘to ask (someone) to give or do something; implore'. It denotes desperation. It does not have the exact same meaning as the given phrase. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
d)force - The word ‘force’ refers to ‘make (someone) do something against their will'. It has a completely different meaning to the given phrase. It is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.

Note: Try to understand the context of the given phrase, and look through the given options. Differentiate between each of the options as they only have a slight difference. Choose the most appropriate option i.e. the option that is closest in meaning to the given phrase.