Question

In each of the following sentences, one blank has been provided. Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the sentence in a grammatically and contextually correct manner. Many spiritual teachers believe that practising gratitude on a daily basis can gradually ______ a sense of inner peace that helps individuals remain calm even during challenging situations.

A cultivate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B suppress Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C dismantle Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D conceal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E postpone Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The sentence suggests that gratitude helps develop or build inner peace over time. A. Cultivate – means to develop or nurture gradually; correct choice. B. Suppress – means to control or hold back; opposite meaning. C. Dismantle – means to break apart or destroy; incorrect context. D. Conceal – means to hide something; unrelated meaning. E. Postpone – means to delay; does not fit the sentence.

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