Question

Choose the most suitable one word for the given expression.
Stealing from the writings of others.

a) Copying
b) Reframing
c) Reproducing
d) Plagiarism

Answer 1

Hint: In questions like these, try to form sentences with each of the four options and see which one fits best, if in case you are not able to separately recall the meaning of the four alternatives given.

Complete answer:

In questions like these, we go ahead by recalling the meaning of each option and then eliminating those options which do not match our criterion. Beginning with the very first option, Copying basically means make a similar or identical version of; reproduce. It has no mention of something illegal, hence it is the incorrect option.
Reframing means to frame or express (words or a concept or plan) differently from the pre-existing manner, this again does not have any indication of something not legal and is therefore the wrong choice.
We define reproducing as producing something very similar to (something else) in a different medium or context. There is no mention of stealth or anything wrong, so this is not the answer we are seeking.
Now finally when we see the last option, Plagiarism, it means the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own. It is illegal and is therefore the word for our phrase. Therefore, option d is the correct answer.

Note: All of these options are very identical, do not get confused, read the question twice and follow the hint.