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Which of the following words contextually completes the sentence below?

"The arrival of the keynote speaker is ________, so all participants are requested to take their seats immediately."

  1. A
    eminent
  2. imminentAnswer
  3. C
    immanent
  4. D
    prominent

Answer

imminent
The word 'imminent' is an adjective that means about to happen or taking place very soon. In the sentence, the instruction for participants to take their seats immediately signals that the arrival of the speaker is impendent.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The clause 'so all participants are requested to take their seats immediately' indicates that the arrival is about to happen very soon.
The temporal cue 'immediately' requires a word denoting an impending or near-at-hand event.
2
Distinguish between near-homophones and paronyms
'Imminent' means about to occur, 'eminent' means famous/distinguished, and 'immanent' means inherent/indwelling.
Confusable words with similar sound profiles must be selected based on their specific semantic definitions.
3
Select the correct word
'Imminent' fits both the grammatical requirement and context of an impending arrival.
It accurately conveys that the event will happen shortly.

Key Concept

Distinction between commonly confused paronyms: imminent (about to happen), eminent (distinguished), and immanent (inherent).
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Words Commonly Confused and Homonyms

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