Select the most appropriate collocating word to fill in the blank.

Great people are always ready to _________ responsibilities.

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  1. kindle
  2. secure
  3. shoulder
  4. burden

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Option 3 : shoulder
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The correct answer is: shoulder

Key Points

  • Let us look at the meaning of the given words.
    • Kindle: Arouse or inspire an emotion or feeling. (किसी भाव या भावना को जगाना या प्रेरित करना)
    • Secure: Certain to remain safe and unthreatened. (सुरक्षित)
    • Shoulder: Deal with or accept something difficult. (किसी कठिन बात से निपटना या स्वीकार करना)
    • Burden: A load, typically a heavy one. (बोझ)
  • The collocation "shoulder responsibilities" means to accept that you are responsible for something bad or difficult.
  • So, as per the meaning of the given words "shoulder" should be used here.
  • The implied meaning of the sentence is: Excellent individuals are constantly willing to take on new challenges.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.
     

Complete sentence: Great people are always ready to shoulder responsibilities.

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