Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
To try to solve a problem without enquiring into the problem is like taking a course of treatment without _________the disease.
Option 1: curing
Option 2: prescribing
Option 3: diagnosing
Option 4: operating
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Correct Answer: diagnosing
Solution : The correct choice is the third option .
The word "diagnose" means to identify an illness or medical condition by the examination of the symptoms, and its gerund form "diagnosing" is the correct choice as it helps in conveying the meaning that trying to solve a problem without enquiring into the problem is like to treat a medical condition without identifying the symptoms.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Curing means relieving the symptoms of a disease or condition.
- Prescribing means to advise the use of a medicine by a medical practitioner to someone in writing.
- Operating means to make something work.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: To try to solve a problem without enquiring into the problem is like taking a course of treatment without diagnosing the disease.
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