Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Fill in the blank with the correct option to form a meaningful sentence:-

The baby began to _____ as it was wet and hungry.

Options:

veil

vale

wail

vial

Correct Answer:

wail

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → wail

  • Wail (Verb) means to utter a prolonged, high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger. This is the natural action of a distressed baby.

  • Veil (Noun/Verb) means a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face, or to cover something.

  • Vale (Noun) means a valley (poetic or archaic).

  • Vial (Noun) means a small container, typically cylindrical and made of glass, used especially for holding liquid medicines.