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
A wreath is a ring of flowers or leaves, placed on a grave, statue or memorial as a mark of respect. Ministers paying homage place wreaths.
Example: The President laid a wreath at the war memorial.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Wrath — Incorrect. Wrath means extreme anger; it sounds like wreath, but anger cannot be placed on a platform. (Wreath and wrath look alike: a wreath is a ring of flowers, wrath is great anger.)
Example: The decision drew the wrath of the farmers.
Option 3: rattle — Incorrect. A rattle is a baby's toy that makes a noise when shaken, or a series of short knocking sounds.
Example: The baby smiled at the coloured rattle.
Option 4: rattan — Incorrect. Rattan is a climbing palm whose long, thin canes are used to make furniture and baskets.
Example: The verandah had two rattan chairs.