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: Distinguish "illicit" from "elicit".These are homophones.

Illicit: Illegal.
Elicit: To evoke a response.

Step 2: Examine sentence context.The government aimed to gather support for the bill; therefore, use "elicit". "Illicit" is unsuitable.

Step 3: Select the right form.Use the base verb form after "tried to", thus "elicit" is correct.