DIRECTIONS: in the following question, a part of sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.
Since the records are missing, the possibility of paying more than one compensation for the same piece of land cannot be ruled aside.

Options

A. A) out
B. B) off
C. C) away
D. D) No Improvement

Answer

A

Explanation

(1) rule out (Phr.V.) : to state that something is not possible or that something is not suitable.
rule off (Phr.V.) : to separate something from the next section of writing by drawing a line underneath it Here, out is the right usage.