Select the appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks:
Her relatives ______ at Meenal’s dream of becoming a pilot, but she chose to ______ and earned her licence at twenty-three.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → scoffed, persevere
Complete sentence: Her relatives scoffed at Meenal’s dream of becoming a pilot, but she chose to persevere and earned her licence at twenty-three.
| Scoffed (answer) | Persevere (answer) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | laughed at or spoke about something as if it were silly and not worth respect | to keep on trying in spite of difficulties |
| Example | Many people scoffed at the idea of paying for vegetables by phone, but now even the sabziwala uses UPI. | If you persevere with daily practice, your typing speed will surely improve. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: marvelled, persevere — Incorrect. Marvelled means was filled with wonder and admiration. Example: The tourists marvelled at the stone carvings of the Hampi temples.
Option 2: laughed, waver — Incorrect. Waver means to become unsure and stop being firm about a decision. Example: After failing the first fitness test, Tarun began to waver about joining the army.
Option 3: cheered, falter — Incorrect. Cheered means shouted in support or praise. Falter means to lose strength or confidence and begin to give up. Example: The crowd cheered loudly, but the tired runner began to falter in the last lap.