Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
New companies in the country always put up classified advertisements in the dailies.
A
secret
B
small
C
outrageous
D
expensive
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The correct answer is small because classified advertisements refer to short, brief ads placed in newspapers, usually grouped under specific categories like jobs, rentals, sales, etc. These ads are typically: concise, low-cost and limited in size. So, “classified advertisement” ≈ small advertisement.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10676)