Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:-

Anshika spoke so _____ that the audience was completely captivated.

Options:

eloquently

reluctantly

condescendingly

hastily

Correct Answer:

eloquently

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → eloquently

  • Eloquent (Adverb: eloquently): Speaking or writing fluently, persuasively, and effectively. If the audience was "completely captivated," it means they were charmed and held spellbound by the quality of her speech, which is the definition of speaking eloquently.

  • Reluctant (Adverb: reluctantly): Unwillingly; hesitantly. A hesitant speech would not captivate an audience.

  • Condescending (Adverb: condescendingly): Speaking in a way that suggests one is superior to others; patronizingly. A condescending speech would likely offend, not captivate, the audience.

  • Hasty (Adverb: hastily): With excessive speed or urgency; quickly. A rushed speech is unlikely to be captivating.