Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
As it was Aman’s first mistake and he had returned the money himself, the principal showed ______ and let him off with only a warning.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → leniency
Complete sentence: As it was Aman’s first mistake and he had returned the money himself, the principal showed leniency and let him off with only a warning.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) leniency (answer) | being less strict in punishing someone than one could be (fits a warning instead of a punishment) | The traffic police showed leniency to the first-time offenders and only gave them a warning. |
| (2) severity | being very strict or harsh | The severity of the new hostel rules upset many students. |
| (3) negligence | failure to take proper care in doing something | The fire in the factory was caused by the owner’s negligence. |
| (4) reluctance | not wanting to do something | Vikram agreed to sing at the farewell, but with great reluctance. |