Each sentence below has a blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits in with the meaning of the sentence as a whole.When a tree fell on our house, the insurance company adjuster said he would_the damage and pay us accordingly.
Correct answer: D. Evaluate
- A. Transmute
- B. Undulate
- C. Wan
- D. Evaluate
Explanation
Yes, "evaluate" also fits well in the sentence.Here's how it would look:"When a tree fell on our house, the insurance company adjuster said he would evaluate the damage and pay us accordingly."Evaluate means to examine and judge the value, quality, or extent of something, which is a key part of an adjuster's job when handling an insurance claim.
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