Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word segment in the following sentence.

It is a high-pay job.

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  1. low-paid
  2. low-pay
  3. high-paying
  4. high-paid

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Option 3 : high-paying
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The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

  • The word "high-pay" is not commonly used in English to describe a job with a high salary. (उच्च वेतन)
    • Example: Incorrect: It is a high-pay job.
  • "High-paying" is the correct term to describe a job that offers a high salary. (उच्च वेतन वाली)
    • Example: She has a high-paying job at a multinational company.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3 i.e. 'high-paying'.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Low-paid (कम वेतन वाली): Describes a job that offers a low salary.
    • Example: He is struggling with his low-paid job.
  • Low-pay (कम वेतन): Not a commonly used term in English.
    • Example: Incorrect: It is a low-pay job.
  • High-paid (उच्च वेतन वाली): Grammatically incorrect when describing a job.
    • Example: Incorrect: It is a high-paid job.
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