Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank:
After cheering for her school’s kabaddi team through the whole final, Meera was so ______ the next morning that she could only whisper.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → hoarse
Complete sentence: After cheering for her school’s kabaddi team through the whole final, Meera was so hoarse the next morning that she could only whisper.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) hoarse (answer) | rough and low, said of a voice, often after a lot of shouting or a cold (fits a voice worn out by cheering) | The vegetable seller’s voice was hoarse by evening from calling out prices all day. |
| (2) coarse | rough to touch, not smooth or fine | The coarse jute bag scratched my arm. |
| (3) giddy | feeling that everything is spinning round, or dizzy | Riya felt giddy after three rounds on the giant wheel at the mela. |
| (4) restless | unable to stay still or relax | The children grew restless during the long speech on Annual Day. |