Fill in the blank with the correct adjective from the options given below:
The _____ sunrise painted the sky in hues of bright red and orange.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → radiant
An adjective is a word that describes a noun or a pronoun, for example a tall tree, the food is tasty.
Complete sentence: The radiant sunrise painted the sky in hues of bright red and orange. A sunrise that paints the sky bright red and orange is shining brightly, so radiant fits.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) radiant (answer) | Radiant means sending out bright light, shining. | The bride's face was radiant with joy. |
| (2) ragged | Ragged means old and torn, or rough and uneven. It does not describe light. | The beggar wore a ragged coat. |
| (3) lavish | Lavish means rich, generous and expensive. It is used for parties, gifts or spending, not for a sunrise. | They held a lavish reception at a five-star hotel. |
| (4) extravagant | Extravagant means spending or using too much, beyond what is sensible. It describes people or spending, not natural light. | Buying a new phone every month is extravagant. |
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