Select the most appropriate collocation to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.

The intern should take a right choice in choosing the right job for her.

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  1. rake a right choice 
  2. make a right choice 
  3. fix a right choice 
  4. take the right choice 

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Option 2 : make a right choice 
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The correct answer is "make a right choice".

Key Points

  • The correct collocation is "make a right choice", it means 'selecting one option from all those that appear to be the best one'.
    • Example: They've made the right choice for their children.
    • Example: The right choice must be made by this Senate.
  • Thus, the other alternatives are incorrect except 'make a right choice' hence it can be substituted with "take a right choice".

Correct Sentence: The intern should make a right choice in choosing the right job for her.

Additional Information

  • Let's know more about the remaining options:
  • Rake a right choice: This option is incorrect as the phrase used in this collocation does not hold a proper meaning.
  • Fix a right choice: The term chosen in this collocation does not have the intended meaning, hence this choice is inappropriate.
  • Take the right choiceThis choice is also inaccurate since the term used in this collocation does not have the required connotation.

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