Complete the following sentence: You cannot eat that mango. It is not _ yet.
Correct answer: C. Ripe
- A. Best
- B. Pale
- C. Ripe
- D. Mature
Explanation
In order to describe a fruit's state, 'ripe' is used. 'Best' is used to define quality, 'pale' is used to describe the appearance and 'mature' is used to describe full growth and development. The most grammatically correct is 'ripe' given the subject's nature.
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