Question

    Fill in the blanks with a suitable word from the options.

    The federal government has no jurisdiction to

    __________ with these programs or to force the provinces to conform.
    A meddle Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B medal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C muddled Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D middle Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘meddle’ means ‘to try to change or have an influence on things that are not your responsibility, especially by criticizing in a damaging or annoying way’. It is correct here. Other words are inappropriate. The federal government has no jurisdiction to meddle with these programs or to force the provinces to conform.

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