Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:-
The committee was ______ about the decision and delayed announcing it.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → reticent
Complete sentence: The committee was reticent about the decision and delayed announcing it. The committee delayed announcing the decision, which shows it was holding back and not ready to speak about it.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) decisive | able to decide quickly and firmly (a decisive committee would announce the decision, not delay it) | The captain took a decisive step and changed the bowler. |
| (2) reticent (answer) | unwilling to speak openly or share information | The minister was reticent about the details of the deal. |
| (3) firm | to be firm about a decision is to be sure and unwilling to change it (that does not explain the delay) | The principal was firm about the new rules. |
| (4) enthusiastic | eager and excited (an eager committee would hurry to announce, not delay) | The students were enthusiastic about the school trip. |
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