Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
When Kunal asked if he could open the batting, the senior players gave him a ______ look, as if the very idea were a joke.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → contemptuous
An adjective is a word that describes a noun or a pronoun, for example a tall tree, the food is tasty.
Complete sentence: When Kunal asked if he could open the batting, the senior players gave him a contemptuous look, as if the very idea were a joke. “As if the very idea were a joke” shows that the seniors thought Kunal’s request was silly.
| Option | What it tells | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) contemptible | deserving to be looked down on, because it is so bad or mean | Cheating a blind shopkeeper is a contemptible act. |
| (2) contemplative | quiet and deep in thought | Nani sat by the window in a contemplative mood. |
| (3) contemptuous (answer) | showing that you think someone or something is silly or worth nothing | Mohan gave the cheap toy a contemptuous glance and walked away. |
| (4) contemporary | belonging to the present time, or living at the same time as someone | The museum has a new hall for contemporary art. |