Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The wonderful performance of the maestro left the audience ______.

entranced

The correct option to fill in the blank is entranced.

The sentence is about the effect of the maestro's performance on the audience. The performance was so wonderful that it left the audience in a state of wonder and delight. They were captivated by the maestro's skill and passion, and they were completely absorbed in the music.

The other options are not as appropriate.

• P puzzled does not make sense in the context of the sentence. It could be interpreted as the audience was confused or bewildered by the performance, but this is not what the sentence is trying to say.
• Hungry does not make sense in the context of the sentence. It could be interpreted as the audience was craving food after the performance, but this is not what the sentence is trying to say.
• Sleepy does not make sense in the context of the sentence. It could be interpreted as the audience was tired after the performance, but this is not what the sentence is trying to say.