Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word to fill in the blank.

All the__________ (delicate) things were kept/packed in a different box while shifting to a new place.

Options:

crude

durable

coarse

fragile

Correct Answer:

fragile

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word to fill in the blank is fragile.

  • Crude means unrefined or inelegant. It is not a synonym of delicate.
  • Durable means able to withstand wear and tear. It is not a synonym of delicate.
  • Coarse means rough or unrefined. It is not a synonym of delicate.
  • Fragile means easily broken or damaged. It is a synonym of delicate and is the most appropriate word to fill in the blank because it describes the need to keep delicate things in a separate box to prevent them from being damaged.