Each of the following sentences is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or group of words.
What is the correct answer?
4
The official____ the Chief Minister of the situation in the town.
A. apprised
B. informed
C. appraised
D. asked
Correct Answer :
A. apprised
Both (a) and (b) are correct but apprised is a formal usage. Such formal usages are preferred when the persons involved include the Chief Minister himself - a stately personage.