Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:
Meher has ________, so she wears dark glasses and turns away from the bright flash of every camera at the wedding.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Photophobia
Complete sentence: Meher has photophobia, so she wears dark glasses and turns away from the bright flash of every camera at the wedding.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Phonophobia | a fear of loud sounds | Because of her phonophobia, Lata covers her ears whenever crackers go off at Diwali. |
| (2) Photophobia (answer) | a strong fear of bright light | At the school function, Shalini moved to the back row because her photophobia made her afraid of the glaring stage lights. |
| (3) Chromophobia | a fear of colours | Mrs Kaur’s chromophobia is the reason every wall in her house is plain white. |
| (4) Pyrophobia | a fear of fire | Because of his pyrophobia, Imran stands far back when the Holika bonfire is lit. |