Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence.
The priest _________ the loss of spirituality among the younger generation.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → lamented
Complete sentence: The priest lamented the loss of spirituality among the younger generation. The priest is sad about the loss of spirituality among young people.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) commented | to give an opinion (it needs "on" before its object, as in "commented on the loss", and does not express sorrow) | The coach commented on the team's poor fielding. |
| (2) lamented (answer) | to express deep sorrow or regret about something | The old villagers lamented the loss of their forests. |
| (3) cajoled | to persuade someone with flattery or gentle coaxing (one cajoles a person, not a loss) | She cajoled her father into buying her a bicycle. |
| (4) regaled | to entertain someone with stories or good food (it does not fit a sad subject) | Grandpa regaled us with tales of his army days. |
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