Choose the correct word to fill in the blank:
The trailer showed the hero’s face for just two seconds, enough to ______ the curiosity of his fans.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → pique
Complete sentence: The trailer showed the hero’s face for just two seconds, enough to pique the curiosity of his fans.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Peak | the highest point, or to reach the highest point | Sales of raincoats peak in July. |
| (2) Pique (answer) | to make someone interested or curious (fits “the curiosity of his fans”) | The strange title of the book was enough to pique Riya’s interest. |
| (3) Peek | to take a quick look, often secretly | Do not peek at the answers before you finish the test. |
| (4) Pike | a long spear that soldiers carried in the past | The fort museum in Jaipur has an old pike on display. |