Select the appropriate option to fill in the blank:
Unlike his shy elder brother, Kunal talks ______ about his worries and asks his teachers for help whenever he needs it.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → openly
Complete sentence: Unlike his shy elder brother, Kunal talks openly about his worries and asks his teachers for help whenever he needs it.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) secretly | without other people knowing | Riya secretly planned a surprise party for her parents’ anniversary. |
| (2) openly (answer) | honestly, without hiding anything from others (fits talking about his worries) | The captain openly admitted that his decision to bat first was a mistake. |
| (3) nervously | in a worried and slightly afraid way | Aman waited nervously outside the interview room. |
| (4) proudly | with pleasure about something one has done or owns | Grandpa proudly showed everyone the first photo he had taken on his new phone. |