Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:-
Nitika is a ____ child. Although she is just seven, she understands her mother's pain and comforts her like a grown up.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → precocious
Complete sentence: Nitika is a precocious child. Although she is just seven, she understands her mother's pain and comforts her like a grown up. Nitika is only seven but understands her mother's pain and comforts her like a grown up, which is the mark of a precocious child.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) precocious (answer) | describes a child who shows abilities or understanding much earlier than usual | The precocious boy was reading novels at the age of five. |
| (2) pernicious | harmful in a slow or hidden way (it does not describe a caring child) | Gossip had a pernicious effect on the team. |
| (3) amiable | friendly and pleasant (Nitika may be amiable, but the sentence stresses her grown-up understanding at seven, which amiable does not express) | Our amiable host made everyone feel at home. |
| (4) conscientious | careful to do one's work or duty well (the sentence is about early maturity, not diligence) | She is a conscientious student who never misses homework. |