Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:
Rahul used a headache as a ______ to leave his cousin’s wedding early, but an hour later his friends spotted him at the cricket ground.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → pretext
Complete sentence: Rahul used a headache as a pretext to leave his cousin’s wedding early, but an hour later his friends spotted him at the cricket ground.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) pretext (answer) | a false reason given to hide the real reason for doing something (fits a headache used as an excuse) | The man came to our door on the pretext of checking the gas pipe, but he only wanted to sell a water filter. |
| (2) remedy | a cure for an illness or a problem | Dadi’s remedy for a sore throat is warm water with honey and ginger. |
| (3) symptom | a sign of an illness | High fever is a common symptom of dengue. |
| (4) warning | something that tells people about a danger or a problem before it happens | The fishermen stayed home after the cyclone warning on the radio. |