2026 · Q117
Directions: In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
He had not completed the **mandatory** training for his promotion to the level of senior manager.
EnglishSynonyms
- Aperfunctory
- Bcompulsory
- Crecommendatory
- Dintroductory
Explanation
“Mandatory” means required by rule — compulsory, option (b). It is the opposite of optional; (a) perfunctory, (c) recommendatory and (d) introductory describe different qualities. Hence (b).