Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the options given:
The children sat in ______ attention as the old boatman told them stories of the great flood.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → rapt
Complete sentence: The children sat in rapt attention as the old boatman told them stories of the great flood.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Wrapped | covered in paper or cloth | Riya wrapped the gift in bright red paper. |
| (2) Rapped | hit something quickly and lightly | The teacher rapped on the desk to stop the noise. |
| (3) Rapid | very fast | The city has seen rapid growth in the last ten years. |
| (4) Rapt (answer) | so interested in something that you notice nothing else | The whole class listened with rapt interest to the astronaut’s talk. |