Question

Fill in the blank with the correct word-
Narrow tar-filled gaps are made in concrete roads to allow for _________.
(a)Expansion
(b)Contraction
(c)Solidification
(d)Liquidation

Answer 1

Hint: Read the given sentence carefully. Try to find the core meaning of the given sentence and then go through the option and choose the one which fits the context of the given sentence.

Complete answer: The given sentence conveys that - narrow tar-filled gaps are made in a concrete road to allow for the road to benefit. There are four different options given, we have to find out the most suitable one for the given blank.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Expansion. It is a noun which means – the action of becoming larger or more extensive. For example The rapid expansion of suburban London. This seems to fit the context of the given sentence and hence it is the right answer.
Option ‘b’ is Contraction. It is a noun which means – the process of becoming smaller. For example The general contraction of the industry. This does not fit the context of the given sentence and hence, is not the required answer/
Option ‘c’ is Solidification. It is a noun which means freezing. It is a process of change of matter from any form to solid form. This has nothing to do with roads and is not the desired answer.
Option ‘d’ is Liquidation. Liquidation in finance and economics is the process of bringing a business to an end and distributing its assets to claimants. It is an event that usually occurs when a company is insolvent, meaning it cannot pay its obligations when they are due. This has nothing to do with roads and hence is not the right answer.

Note: All the other options are plausible distractions. You must know the meaning of the given options to find out the correct answer.