Choose the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in the blank:
All the ministers paid homage and placed the ------------ on the platform.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → wreath
Complete sentence: All the ministers paid homage and placed the wreath on the platform. Ministers paying homage place wreaths.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Wrath | extreme anger (it sounds like wreath, but anger cannot be placed on a platform) | The decision drew the wrath of the farmers. |
| (2) wreath (answer) | a ring of flowers or leaves, placed on a grave, statue or memorial as a mark of respect | The President laid a wreath at the war memorial. |
| (3) rattle | a baby's toy that makes a noise when shaken, or a series of short knocking sounds | The baby smiled at the coloured rattle. |
| (4) rattan | a climbing palm whose long, thin canes are used to make furniture and baskets | The verandah had two rattan chairs. |