Which word is a noun meaning a recommended course of action?

• A. Suggestion
• B. Assumption
• C. Opinion
• D. Decision

Answer: (A)

A suggestion is a proposal or recommended plan for action that someone offers for others to consider. This makes it the best fit because it explicitly conveys that a course of action is being recommended. For example, saying, “My suggestion is to start the meeting at 9” directly presents a recommended action. The other words describe different ideas: an assumption is something taken as true without proof; an opinion is a personal belief or judgment; a decision is the act of choosing a course of action, which doesn’t inherently propose something to follow.