Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I have often ______ why he went to live abroad.

Options:

puzzled

thought

wondered

surprised

Correct Answer:

wondered

Explanation:

I have often wondered why he went to live abroad.

Explanation:

  • Puzzled: This verb means to be confused or uncertain about something, but "wondered" is a more suitable choice to convey the sense of curiosity about someone's decision.
  • Thought: This verb means to have a conscious mental process of considering or reflecting on something, but "wondered" specifically captures the idea of questioning or pondering.
  • Wondered: This verb means to feel curious or uncertain about something and is the most appropriate choice to convey the sense of questioning why he went to live abroad.
  • Surprised: This verb means to experience astonishment or unexpectedness, which doesn't fit the context of questioning someone's decision to live abroad.