Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative.In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
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The passengers were afraid, but the captain consoled them that there was no danger.
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- guaranteed
- assured
- confided
- No improvement
Correct Option: B
assured (Verb) : to tell somebody that something is definitely true or is definitely going to happen, especially when he has doubts about it
consoled (Verb) : to give comfort/sympathy to somebody who is unhappy or disappointed ; comfort
guaranteed (Verb) : to promise to do something
confided (Verb) : to tell somebody secrets and personal information that you do not want other people to know
Here, assured is the right usage.
