Select the most appropriate option fill in the blank.

The death of her father had made her sullen and __________ .

melancholic

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is:

☀ melancholic

The sentence would read: "The death of her father had made her sullen and melancholic."

Explanation: "Melancholic" refers to a feeling of sadness or depression, which fits the context of the sentence where her father's death has affected her mood. The other options don't fit the context:

• Jovial: This means cheerful or full of high spirits, which is the opposite of the mood described.

• Smug: This means self-satisfied or overly confident, and it doesn't fit the context of mourning.

• Joyful: This means full of joy or happiness, which contradicts the description of her being sullen and affected by her father's death.