Question

In following sentence a word or phrase is underlined. Below sentence are four other words or phrases. Choose the one word or phrase which would best keep the meaning of the original sentence if it were substituted for the underlined word.
Having lived in a ghetto most of her life, she despaired of ever living “the good life.”

• A. segregated slum
• B. visitor’s quarters
• C. public house
• D. high-rise apartment

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The word ghetto in the sentence refers to a section of a city, often a socially or economically marginalized area, where a minority group lives, typically under conditions of poverty and social disorganization. To retain the original meaning of the sentence, we must find a synonym that reflects this context of economic hardship and segregation.

Let's evaluate the options:

Option	Explanation
segregated slum	This phrase captures the economic and social conditions described by ghetto, emphasizing impoverishment and segregation.
visitor’s quarters	This does not capture the economic hardship or segregation described by ghetto.
public house	Generally refers to a pub or establishment and does not match the context of the sentence.
high-rise apartment	This suggests urban living but lacks the connotations of poverty associated with a ghetto.

The phrase segregated slum is the most suitable replacement for ghetto, as it maintains the original sentence's meaning regarding social and economic conditions.