Read the given extract.
Which phrase would correctly substitute ‘a Land Cruiser’, in the given sentence from the extract. The car was a Land Cruiser, a powerful machine that looked capable of tackling anything.
(a) A sports car
(b) A jeep
(c) A truck
(d) A bus
Answer as written by the student:
The phrase that would correctly substitute ‘a Land Cruiser’, in the given sentence from the extract, is (b) A jeep.
Step-by-step explanation of the answer:
Evaluate the four options given and see which one matches the meaning and the tone of the original term.
- Option (a) A sports car does not fit the context of the passage, and it would not be suitable for a long and adventurous journey in Tibet.
- Option (b) A jeep fits the context of the passage, and it would be appropriate for a rugged and challenging trip in Tibet.
- Option (c) A truck does not fit the context of the passage, and it would not be comfortable or convenient for a personal and cultural journey in Tibet.
- Option (d) A bus does not fit the context of the passage, and it would not be private or flexible for an exploratory and spiritual journey in Tibet.