Choose the correct pair of words to fill in the blanks:
Bunty ______ the ball so hard that it flew straight ______ the open window of the staff room.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → threw, through
Complete sentence: Bunty threw the ball so hard that it flew straight through the open window of the staff room.
| Threw (answer, blank 1) | Through (answer, blank 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | sent something through the air with the hand (past tense of “throw”) | in at one side or end and out at the other |
| Example | Aman threw a stone into the pond. | The train went through a long tunnel near Konkan. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: through, threw — Incorrect. The two words are in the wrong blanks.
Option 3: threw, thorough — Incorrect. Thorough means complete and careful, with every detail checked. Example: The doctor gave Nani a thorough check-up.
Option 4: thorough, through — Incorrect. Thorough means complete and careful, with every detail checked.