Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II.

List-I Sentences

List-II Words

(A) The ___ silence in the courtroom was broken only by the sound of a pen tapping.

(I) ecentric

(B) Her___behaviour raised eyebrows at the otherwise formal event.

(II) penetrating

(C) The _____ weather made the trek arduous for the beginners.

(III) oppressive

(D)The professor gave a ____ analysis of the painting, revealing hidden layers of meaning.

(IV) inclement

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

(A) The oppressive silence in the courtroom was broken only by the sound of a pen tapping. Oppressive means intense and overwhelming, often used to describe silence or atmosphere.

(B) Her eccentric behaviour raised eyebrows at the otherwise formal event. Eccentric means unusual or unconventional, often in a surprising or odd way.

(C) The inclement weather made the trek arduous for the beginners. Inclement means severe or harsh, usually referring to weather.

(D) The professor gave a penetrating analysis of the painting, revealing hidden layers of meaning. Penetrating means deep, insightful, and able to reveal underlying meaning.