Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
A BBC reporter was ________ for what North Korea deemed a disrespectful portrayal of the country and its leader.
Option 1: welcomed
Option 2: recognised
Option 3: celebrated
Option 4: expelled
Correct Answer: expelled
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Expelled means forcibly removed or excluded, especially from a place or institution. This is the correct option, as it aligns with the context of the BBC reporter facing a negative consequence (expulsion) for a disrespectful portrayal of North Korea and its leader.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Welcomed: Greeted with pleasure or approval; received with gladness or open arms.
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Recognised: Identified or acknowledged someone or something based on previous knowledge or information.
Celebrated: Publicly acknowledged or praised for an achievement.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "A BBC reporter was expelled for what North Korea deemed a disrespectful portrayal of the country and its leader."
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