Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
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The Paralympics is a competition for the ____.
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- disadvantaged
- discouraged
- disabled
- despised
- disadvantaged
Correct Option: C
disabled (Adj.) : unable to use a part of your body completely or easily because of a physical illness, an injury, etc.
disadvantaged (Adj.) : not having the things, such as education, or enough money, that people need in order to succeed in life; deprived
discouraged (Adj.) : feeling less confident
despised (Adj.) : to dislike and have no respect for somebody
Paralympics (Noun) : an International Athletic Competition for people who are disabled
Here, disabled is the right usage.
