Question

Choose the correct word/ phrase to complete the sentence.
She recently inherited a lot of wealth. She’s a/an _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
A. Possessor
B. Heiress
C. Trustee
D. Empress

Answer 1

Hint: In the given question we have been given a sentence and we need to fill in the blank with the most suitable answer from the given options. In order to do this, we need to understand the concept of this.

Complete answer:
Option A) Possessor - means 'a person who owns something or has a particular quality'. We can say, 'She is the possessor of a lot of wealth'. However, merely saying 'She's a possessor' does not convey any meaning as to what she possesses. Hence, option A is incorrect.

Option B) Heiress - The word, 'heiress' refers to a woman who is legally entitled or has inherited wealth or property upon someone's death. Given its meaning, it most appropriately describes a lady who has recently inherited a lot of wealth. Hence, option B is correct.

Option C) Trustee - A 'trustee' is a person who has control of money or property and holds it in a trust for someone else. It cannot refer to a person who has inherited and owns a lot of wealth. Hence, option C is incorrect.

Option D) Empress - And 'empress' is a woman who is a sovereign ruler of great power and rank, especially one ruling an empire. Inheriting a lot of wealth does not make someone an empress. These two words have different meanings. Hence, option D is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘B’.

Note: There can be many possible answers to questions such as these. But only the word among the given options that best suits the context of the statement needs to be identified by us.