Directions: Each of the sentences in the following choices. Select an underlined word, followed by four improves/corrects the most appropriate option that the underlined of the sentence, word in the context Answer Sheet accordingly.
Understanding Bilateral Position in Politics
The question asks for the best word to describe the position taken by opposing political parties when they unite for the national interest. The phrase "took a bilateral position" suggests an action or stance involving two sides, in this case, the opposing parties.
Analyzing the Options
Let's examine each option to see which one fits the context:
- 1. impartial: This means being neutral or unbiased, not taking sides. If the parties were impartial, they wouldn't be taking a joint position. This doesn't fit the context where opposing parties agree on a course of action.
- 2. intermittent: This describes something that happens occasionally or at intervals, not continuously. This word relates to timing and frequency, not to the nature of an agreement between political parties.
- 3. perilous: This means dangerous or risky. While political situations can be perilous, this word doesn't describe the *type* of position taken by the parties; it describes the condition or risk involved.
- 4. bipartisan: This term specifically refers to an agreement or cooperation between two political parties that normally oppose each other. When opposing political parties collaborate on an issue for the national interest, their resulting position is accurately described as bipartisan.
Conclusion
The phrase "bilateral position" in the context of opposing political parties acting together for the national interest clearly points to cooperation between the two parties. The most fitting term for this is bipartisan, as it signifies involvement and agreement between the two main parties.
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