Fill in the blanks with the correct pair of words arranged sequentially:
With its driver half asleep, the loaded truck moved ______ across all three lanes of the highway before it hit the divider and ______ onto its side.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → erratically, toppled
Complete sentence: With its driver half asleep, the loaded truck moved erratically across all three lanes of the highway before it hit the divider and toppled onto its side.
| Erratically (answer) | Toppled (answer) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | in an uneven way that cannot be predicted, without a regular pattern or control | to become unsteady and fall over |
| Example | The old ceiling fan spun erratically for a minute and then stopped. | The tall stack of plates toppled when the waiter bumped into the table. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: cautiously, toppled — Incorrect. Cautiously means carefully, trying to avoid danger or mistakes. Example: The bus moved cautiously along the foggy ghat road.
Option 3: skilfully, landed — Incorrect. Skilfully means with skill and ability. Example: The potter skilfully shaped the wet clay into a lamp.
Option 4: calmly, rested — Incorrect. Calmly means in a quiet way, without worry or excitement. Rested means stayed still in one place to relax. Example: After the long walk, Dadi calmly rested on the park bench.