Verbal Ability - Selecting Words - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Selecting Words - Section 1 (Q.No. 41)
Directions to Solve
Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
41.
If our friends are not able to take us in their car, we must make ...... arrangements to go to the airport.
Discussion:
21 comments Page 1 of 3.
Tamal said:
1 decade ago
It should be another.
Because the sentence clearly explains that the friends are not able to take us to the airport so how come we can use the word alternate. Alternate could be used if the line explains that the frnds might take us to the the airport if they didn't we can use the word alternate.
Because the sentence clearly explains that the friends are not able to take us to the airport so how come we can use the word alternate. Alternate could be used if the line explains that the frnds might take us to the the airport if they didn't we can use the word alternate.
Koushal Keshri said:
1 decade ago
It should be alternate. Alternate means something or someone that serves in place of other. You can't choose the other option.
Alternative means there is a second option, however the other option can also be picked up. Refer to the internet for the differences.
Alternative means there is a second option, however the other option can also be picked up. Refer to the internet for the differences.
Vishrut said:
10 years ago
Kindly mention the details of the error here.
The answer is "Alternate" because:
E.G. 1) I am going to give you an ALTERNATE WAY.
E.G. 2) I am going to give you an ALTERNATIVE.
The answer is "Alternate" because:
E.G. 1) I am going to give you an ALTERNATE WAY.
E.G. 2) I am going to give you an ALTERNATIVE.
Naveen goud said:
1 decade ago
@tamal: As they they can't go to the airport in a car. There must be an alternative to travel.
Nandhini, you have given a good explanation.
Nandhini, you have given a good explanation.
Vikram said:
10 years ago
But why shouldn't it can be another? Because if there is no alternative then it means it is definitely to find a another way.
Parthiban said:
1 decade ago
Alternate - (Verb) occur by turns.
(Adj) on alternate days.
Alternative - (Adj) available as another choice.
(Adj) on alternate days.
Alternative - (Adj) available as another choice.
Yatin said:
1 decade ago
It should be alternate since it is adjective and alternative is noun.
Alternate is adj of arrangement.
Alternate is adj of arrangement.
Yun_mad said:
1 decade ago
Instead of just using "alternative" can we use "an alternative" to make the sentance more appropriate.
Devendra said:
1 decade ago
You always make alternate arrangements and not alternative armaments.
Whats alternative do you have?
Whats alternative do you have?
Alaka said:
9 years ago
Alternative is adjective.
Alternet is a verb.
We can't use 2 verbs so I use an adjective.
Alternet is a verb.
We can't use 2 verbs so I use an adjective.
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