Choose the word or phrase from A to E which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words in each sentence :

One of the surest ways to ensure good health is to have a wholesome and adequate diet.

  • A Palatable
  • B Mixed
  • C Hygienic
  • D Delicious
  • E Health - giving

The correct answer is E. Health - giving

The word “wholesome” in this context refers to something that is good for one’s health.

Therefore, a “wholesome and adequate diet” would be a diet that contributes positively to one’s health, or in other words, a “health-giving” diet. 

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