Question

Choose the appropriate synonym of the underlined word:
You made a good decision there.

a) crow
b) call
c) catch
d) none of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘decision’ refers to ‘a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration'. It is usually used as a noun.

Complete answer:

The word ‘decision’ can be used in a sentence as follows:
For example, in the sentence ‘The decision that the employee made was carefully thought out’, the word ‘decision’ refers to the choice that the subject made was really planned out and carefully done. It refers to the conclusion that the subject made on his own after deliberation.

Now, we know the meaning and usage of the given word. Let’s look at the given options:

a) crow - The word ‘crow’ refers to ‘a large perching bird with mostly glossy black plumage, a heavy bill, and a raucous voice’. It also is taken to mean ‘speak loudly’ sometimes. However, it does not have the same meaning as the given word. It is not the required synonym. So, it is an incorrect option.
b) call - The word ‘call’ refers to ‘a decision, judgment, or prediction’. It has the exact same meaning as the given word. It is the required synonym. So, this is the correct option.
c) catch - The word ‘catch’ refers to ‘intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped)’. It can also mean ‘capture (a person or animal that tries or would try to escape)’. It has a completely different meaning to the given word. It is not the required synonym. So, this is not the correct answer.
d) none of the above - This option is incorrect, as we have already found the correct option from the given options.

Note: Understand the meaning of the sentence. Use the method of trial and error and try to find the most fitting and contextually sound option from the given choices.