Choose the correct noun form of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank:
The ______ of the new flyover near our school is almost two kilometres. (long)
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → length
Abstract noun from an adjective:
- Some adjectives make an abstract noun with -th. Long → length.
- The blank comes after “The” and before “of”, so it needs a noun. “Length” means how long something is.
- Complete sentence: The length of the new flyover near our school is almost two kilometres.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: lengthy — Incorrect. “Lengthy” is an adjective. It means very long, often too long. Example: The chief guest gave a lengthy speech.
Option 3: longing — Incorrect. “Longing” is a noun, but it means a strong wish for something. Example: In the hostel, Arjun felt a longing for home food.
Option 4: lengthen — Incorrect. “Lengthen” is a verb. It means to make something longer. Example: The tailor will lengthen my kurta by two inches.