Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.

The road is too busy for elderly people that they cannot cross safely.

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  1. that it is difficult to cross.
  2. to cross safely.
  3. that it cannot be crossed properly.
  4. that it is impossible for them to cross.

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Option 2 : to cross safely.
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The correct answer is: Option 2.

Key Points

  • The phrase "too busy for elderly people that they cannot cross safely" indicates that the road is very busy, making it difficult for elderly people to cross. (सड़क इतनी व्यस्त है कि बुजुर्ग लोग इसे सुरक्षित रूप से पार नहीं कर सकते)
    • Example: The road is too busy for elderly people that they cannot cross safely.
  • "to cross safely" appropriately conveys the meaning that the road's busyness prevents safe crossing for elderly people. (सड़क इतनी व्यस्त है कि इसे सुरक्षित रूप से पार नहीं किया जा सकता)
    • Example: The road is too busy for elderly people to cross safely.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Option 1: that it is difficult to cross. (इसे पार करना मुश्किल है)
    • Example: The road is so busy that it is difficult to cross.
  • Option 3: that it cannot be crossed properly. (इसे सही तरीके से पार नहीं किया जा सकता)
    • Example: The road is so busy that it cannot be crossed properly.
  • Option 4: that it is impossible for them to cross. (उनके लिए इसे पार करना असंभव है)
    • Example: The road is so busy that it is impossible for them to cross.
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