Directions (26-30): In each of the question given below, a statement has been given with a blank. Some words or phrases have been given in the options following the statement. Choose the most appropriate word or phrase that could fit in the statement to make it contextually meaningful and grammatically correct.

The engine ___________ suddenly, prompting the need for immediate repairs.

The correct answer is faulted.

Step-by-step Explanation:

1. Analyze the context of the sentence:
The sentence reads: "The engine ___________ suddenly, prompting the need for immediate repairs."
The second part of the sentence ("prompting the need for immediate repairs") indicates that a negative event or a malfunction occurred with the engine, causing it to require fixing.

2. Evaluate the options:
- praised: Expressed warm approval or admiration. An engine cannot be praised "suddenly" to cause a need for repairs.
- approved: Officially agreed to or accepted. This is grammatically and contextually incorrect.
- sanctioned: Gave official permission or approval for (an action). This is contextually inappropriate.
- faulted: Experienced a malfunction, defect, or failed to work correctly (in this context, to develop a fault or fail). When an engine "faults" or "faulted", it means it developed a defect or malfunctioned, which directly leads to "the need for immediate repairs."

3. Conclusion:
"Faulted" is the only word that makes the sentence grammatically correct and contextually meaningful, describing a mechanical failure.