Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Fill Blanks

Question:

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word. The humour of the gods is cruel; or ______ they see more than we do.

Options:

unlikely

odds

perhaps

however

Correct Answer:

perhaps

Explanation:

The most suitable word to fill in the blank is:

perhaps

Explanation for all options:

  1. Unlikely: This word means improbable or not likely to happen. It doesn't fit the context of the sentence, which is discussing the possibility of the gods seeing more than humans do.

  2. Odds: This word refers to the chances or probabilities of something happening. It doesn't fit the context of the gods' perspective or humor.

  3. Perhaps: This is the correct word. It indicates a possibility or uncertainty, which fits the context of the sentence discussing the possibility that the gods see more than humans do.

  4. However: This word is used to introduce a contrasting statement. It doesn't fit the context of discussing the gods' perspective or humor.