From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it ...

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 
 

Our stationery supplies are exhausted. 

Answer Details

The word that is nearest in meaning to "exhausted" as it is used in the sentence is "finished". "Exhausted" means that something has been completely used up or depleted, and there is no more of it remaining. In the sentence, the phrase "stationery supplies" refers to writing materials such as pens, pencils, paper, etc., which have been used up completely. Therefore, the correct option is "finished", which also means that something has come to an end or has been used up completely." Example: "I finished my homework last night." means that the person completed all of their homework, and there is no more left to do.