Question

Replace the underlined word in the following sentence with the correct word from the options given below. The government tried to \(\underline{illicit\ support\ for\ the\ bill\ but\ failed.}\)

• A. illicited
• B. elicit
• C. illiciting
• D. elicited

Hint:

Remember: \textbf{I}llicit is about something \textbf{i}llegal. \textbf{E}licit is to \textbf{e}voke a response.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Differentiate between "illicit" and "elicit". These are homophones (words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings).

Illicit (adjective): Forbidden by law, rules, or custom; illegal.
Elicit (verb): To evoke or draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone.

Step 2: Analyze the context of the sentence. The government was trying to draw out or gather support for the bill. This requires the verb "elicit". The word "illicit" (illegal) does not make sense in this context.

Step 3: Choose the correct form. The sentence uses the base form of the verb after "tried to". Therefore, "elicit" is the correct choice.