Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
The philanthropist (bestowed) a lakh to the orphanage
(1) granted
(2) parted with
(3) donated
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the third option.
This option is the correct word choice for describing a philanthropist giving money to an orphanage. Donated specifically conveys the act of giving for a charitable or benevolent purpose.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Granted means giving something.
- Parted with means giving up or letting go of something.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: The philanthropist donated a lakh to the orphanage
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