Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
Rani failed her driving test three times. Her instructor says it was sheer ______, not talent, that finally got her the licence on the fourth attempt.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → tenacity
Complete sentence: Rani failed her driving test three times. Her instructor says it was sheer tenacity, not talent, that finally got her the licence on the fourth attempt.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) complacency | a feeling of being too pleased with oneself, so that one stops trying | After topping the mid-terms, Arnav’s complacency showed; he hardly opened a book before the finals. |
| (2) tenacity (answer) | the quality of not giving up, of holding on firmly to what one wants (fits passing on the fourth attempt) | With great tenacity, the village girls kept practising on a muddy field until they reached the state football final. |
| (3) humility | not thinking oneself better or more important than others | Even after winning the gold medal, the boxer spoke about her coach with great humility. |
| (4) curiosity | a strong wish to know or learn about something | Out of curiosity, Tara opened the old trunk in the store room. |