Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The doctor directed the nurse to administer an ______ medicine to the patient.

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  1. Official
  2. Eminent
  3. Alternative
  4. Insightful

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Option 3 : Alternative
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The correct answer is: Alternative.Key Points 

  • Let's look at the meaning of the given words.
    • Official: a person holding public office or having official duties, especially as a representative of an organization or government department. (अधिकारी)
    • Eminent: Noticeable or worth remarking on, or very great. (प्रसिद्ध)
    • Alternative: One or more things available as another possibility or choice.  (वैकल्पिक)
    • Insightful: Showing a clear and usually original understanding of a complicated problem or situation. (किसी जटिल समस्या या स्थिति की स्पष्ट और आमतौर पर मूल समझ दिखाना)
  • So, as per the meaning of the given words "Alternative" is the most appropriate option.
  • The implied meaning of the sentence is: The nurse was instructed by the doctor to give the patient a different medication.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete sentence: The doctor directed the nurse to administer an alternative medicine to the patient.

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