Question

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Rectify
a) Connect
b) Mend
c) Resolve
d) solve

Answer 1

Hint: Rectify, the word given to us in the question is a verb and is defined as ‘to put things right or to correct.’ we need to choose an option which means the same as the definition here.

Complete answer:
In order to fully understand the meaning of the given
word, we have to use it in a sentence.
For example, in the sentence ‘ The moral of the story was “mistakes made now cannot be rectified later”.’

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

Option ‘a’, connect is a verb which means ‘bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established.’

Option b, mend, means ‘to repair something that is broken or damaged’.

The third option, resolve is defined as ‘settle or find a solution to a problem or contentious matter.’

And lastly, solve, option d, can be explained as ‘find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with a problem.’

Reading and analyzing the above options and their explanations, we can very easily deduce that option c is the right answer and the other three are incorrect.

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