Many young graduates have … to the West in search of greener pastures.

Analyze the question: The sentence is "Many young graduates have __ to the West in search of greener pastures." We need the verb that fits "to the West" and the idea of leaving one's country for better opportunities.

Explain the concept: Look at the meaning of each word and the preposition that follows it.

• Hurried means to move or act quickly. It does not suggest permanent relocation or searching for better opportunities.
• Emigrated means to leave one's own country to settle permanently in another. It is commonly followed by "to" (emigrate to a place). It fits "greener pastures", which means better opportunities such as jobs and a better life.
• Absconded means to run away secretly, usually to escape arrest or after stealing. It carries a criminal tone and is usually followed by "with" (absconded with money) or used alone. It doesn't fit here.
• Flown is the past participle of "fly". It is possible, but it only describes the mode of travel and doesn't capture the idea of leaving to settle abroad in search of a better life.

Solution:

1. "In search of greener pastures" suggests leaving home to settle elsewhere for a better life.
2. "Have __ to the West" needs a past participle that works with "to" and means relocation.
3. Only emigrated carries the meaning of permanent movement abroad.

Complete sentence: Many young graduates have emigrated to the West in search of greener pastures.

Answer: B. emigrated

Tip: Remember the difference between emigrate and immigrate:

• Emigrate = Exit your country.
• Immigrate = In to a new country.

Also, "abscond" almost always signals running away from something wrong. If the sentence has no crime, eliminate it.