Since the army was no longer needed, it was …

Analyze the question The sentence says the army was no longer needed. We need the word that correctly describes what happens to a group of people (an army, a team, a club) when it is officially broken up and stops existing.

Explain the concept This is a question about word choice (lexis). Each option has a different use:

• Demolished: used for destroying buildings or structures (e.g., "The old market was demolished").
• Dismantled: used for taking apart a structure or machine piece by piece (e.g., "They dismantled the generator"). It can also be used for abstract systems, but not usually for a group of people.
• Disbanded: used for breaking up an organised group such as an army, a band, a club, or a militia (e.g., "The committee was disbanded").
• Fired: used for dismissing one person from a job, or for shooting a weapon. It is not used for a whole army.

Step-by-step solution

1. The subject is "the army", which is an organised group of people.
2. The reason given is "no longer needed", so the group would be officially broken up.
3. Demolished is for buildings, so it is out.
4. Dismantled is for physical structures or machines, so it is not the best fit.
5. Fired is for individuals, or for guns, so it is out.
6. Disbanded is the correct word for an organised group that is officially ended.

Correct answer: C. disbanded

"Since the army was no longer needed, it was disbanded."

Exam tip Link the word to what it acts on:

• Demolish → buildings
• Dismantle → machines or structures
• Disband → groups (band, army, club)
• Fire → one employee

Remember: "Disband" contains "band", which means a group.