DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followe...
The word block is a verb which means to obstruct or jam, hinder etc. alter means to change or modify. The next option, obstruct means to hinder, block very similar to the word in question. The word" improve" means to make better which has no direct relation to the word block. Spoil means to mess up or ruin. Thus we see that the correct answer is option (b) obstruct.
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Explanation:
The word in capital letters in the sentence is "BLOCK". We are asked to find a synonym for this word.
Synonym:
A synonym is a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase.
Context:
In the given sentence, the context is about trees that are obstructing or hindering the view of oncoming traffic. Based on this context, we need to find a word that means "obstruct" or "hinder".
Options:
a) Alter: This word means to change or modify something, but it does not convey the meaning of obstructing or hindering the view of oncoming traffic. Therefore, it is not the correct synonym for "BLOCK".
b) Obstruct: This word means to block or hinder the passage, progress, or view of something. In the given sentence, trees that block the view of oncoming traffic should be cut down. This word perfectly matches the meaning and context of "BLOCK". Hence, it is the correct synonym.
c) Improve: This word means to make something better or enhance its quality, which is opposite in meaning to obstructing or hindering. Therefore, it is not the correct synonym for "BLOCK".
d) Spoil: This word means to damage or ruin something, but it does not convey the meaning of obstructing or hindering the view of oncoming traffic. Therefore, it is not the correct synonym for "BLOCK".
Conclusion:
Based on the context and the meanings of the options, the correct synonym for "BLOCK" in the sentence is "Obstruct" (option B).