Choose the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence:-
Shruti is ----------- in the art of calligraphy.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → adept
Complete sentence: Shruti is adept in the art of calligraphy. Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting, and Shruti is highly skilled in it.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) amicable | friendly and without quarrels (it describes relations, talks or agreements, not skill) | The two families reached an amicable settlement. |
| (2) amiable | pleasant and friendly (it describes a person's nature, not skill) | Our new neighbour is an amiable old man. |
| (3) adapt | a verb meaning to adjust to new conditions ("is adapt" is not English, and adapt and adept sound alike) | Children adapt quickly to a new school. |
| (4) adept (answer) | an adjective meaning very skilled at something (adept in or adept at) | She is adept at solving puzzles. |
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