Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
During a depression even the affluent, middle class struggles to ___ out a living.
Option 1: make
Option 2: eke
Option 3: pull
Option 4: stretch
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Correct Answer: eke
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The phrasal verb eke out a living means to barely manage to make enough money to survive or to maintain a basic standard of living. This expression conveys the idea that even the middle class, which is usually more financially stable, has difficulty making ends meet during a depression.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: During a depression even the affluent middle class struggles to eke out a living.
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