Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence:
Trying to cross the swollen river on a bike just to reach a friend’s birthday party in time was ______; two boys had been swept away at the same causeway the year before.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → foolhardy
Complete sentence: Trying to cross the swollen river on a bike just to reach a friend’s birthday party in time was foolhardy; two boys had been swept away at the same causeway the year before.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) foolhardy (answer) | foolishly bold; taking silly risks without thinking of the danger (fits crossing a swollen river by bike) | It was foolhardy of Karan to climb the water tank for a selfie during the storm. |
| (2) prudent | careful and sensible, thinking of the future | It is prudent to keep some cash at home before a long holiday weekend. |
| (3) commendable | deserving praise | The boy’s honesty in returning the lost purse was commendable. |
| (4) tedious | long, slow and boring | Copying all the notes by hand was a tedious job. |