then I pick the word "local " to complete it like newspaper

[Lotinmaxceau]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #116 "Paper expressions", question 6

The reason why I knew all about the story in the village is because it was on the front page of the ......... paper.

(a) near
(b) nearby
(c) neighbouring
(d) local

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #116 "Paper expressions", answer 6

The reason why I knew all about the story in the village is because it was on the front page of the local paper.

Correct answer: (d) local
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I don't really understand this sentence, then I pick the word "local " to complete it like newspaper

[Alan]

This means: I knew the story because it was on the front page of the newspaper where I live.

Alan
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