Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
The factory went into a state of suspended _______ today with all its workers on strike.
a) symbiosis
b) animation
c) ways
d) condition
e) mortification

Answer 1

Hint: The given sentence tells us that the reason that the factory went into a state of suspension has something to do with the fact that the workers went on strike. Identify what would happen to the factory because of the strike.

Complete answer:
In the given sentence, there is one blank. That blank is to be filled with a noun, as the noun is missing. In order to understand what we need to fill the blank with, we need to understand the meaning of the sentence.
Let us deconstruct the given sentence: In the given sentence, the main topic is the fact of the result of the strike of the factory workers. This means that the phrase ‘suspended ______’ needs to be completed.

Now, we know what we are looking for. Let’s look at the given options-
a) symbiosis - The word ‘symbiosis’ refers to ‘interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both'. This word does not fit into the context of the given sentence and it does not complete the phrase. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
b) animation - The words ‘suspended animation’ refer to ‘the temporary stopping of'. This word fits perfectly into the context of the given sentence and it completes the given phrase. This is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.
c) ways - The word ‘ways’ refers to ‘different paths or routes'. This word does not fit into the context of the given sentence and it does not complete the phrase. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
d) condition - The word ‘condition’ refers to ‘the state of something with regard to its appearance, quality or working order’. This word does not fit into the context of the given sentence and it does not complete the phrase. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
e) mortification - The word ‘mortification’ refers to ‘great embarrassment or shame'. This word does not fit into the context of the given sentence and it does not complete the phrase. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.

Note:
Try to understand the meaning of the given sentence. Then, try to find the correct word. Try to use the adverb and choose the most appropriate option accordingly.