Understanding Fare vs. Fair Usage

This question tests the correct usage of the words 'fare' and 'fair', which sound similar but have different meanings.

Definitions

• Fare: Refers to the price or cost of something, especially a ticket for travel (e.g., bus fare, airfare) or food and drink.
• Fair: Can mean just or equitable (adjective), light in complexion or color (adjective), or an exhibition/market (noun). In this context, 'just' or 'equitable' is the relevant meaning.

Sentence Analysis

The sentence is: "The __________ is too high for it to be considered __________."

• The first blank requires a word referring to a cost or price, as indicated by "too high". The word 'fare' fits this meaning.
• The second blank requires a word to describe whether the price is acceptable or reasonable. The word 'fair' (meaning just or equitable) fits this context.

Conclusion

Substituting the words into the sentence results in: "The fare is too high for it to be considered fair." This means the price is excessively high and therefore not reasonable or just.

Correct Option Selection

Based on the analysis, the correct pair is 'fare' for the first blank and 'fair' for the second blank.

Therefore, Option 4 is the correct choice.