Question

A. Professional studies has become the ............. of the rich.
B. Every citizen has the ............. to speak, travel and live as he pleases.
C. He has a definite ............. over all his rivals.
D. Sheron no longer has the ............. of the company’s bungalow and car.

• A. advantage
• B. privilege
• C. right
• D. concession

Hint:

When solving these types of questions, check if the word works in both formal and figurative senses across all contexts, not just in one or two sentences.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

We need a single word that fits naturally into all four blanks without changing the meaning of the sentences.
In sentence A — "Professional studies has become the ............. of the rich." — the intended meaning is that access to professional studies is something only the rich can enjoy. The word "privilege" fits perfectly here, implying an advantage available only to a certain class.
In sentence B — "Every citizen has the ............. to speak, travel and live as he pleases." — the sense is of a fundamental freedom or entitlement. While "right" could also work here, "privilege" still makes sense when used more broadly, indicating a granted benefit.
In sentence C — "He has a definite ............. over all his rivals." — the meaning is that he has a special advantage or benefit, again fitting with "privilege."
In sentence D — "Sheron no longer has the ............. of the company’s bungalow and car." — the implication is of a special benefit once enjoyed but now withdrawn. "Privilege" again fits perfectly here as it refers to a special right or advantage given to someone.
"Advantage" and "right" fail to work naturally in all four sentences, and "concession" is too narrow in meaning.
Thus, the best fit for all four sentences is "privilege."