Choose the correct noun form of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank:
In the ______ of our class teacher, the monitor took the attendance. (absent)
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → absence
Abstract noun from an adjective:
- Some adjectives ending in -ent make an abstract noun with -ence. Absent → absence.
- The blank comes after “In the” and before “of”, so it needs a noun. “Absence” means the state of not being present.
- Complete sentence: In the absence of our class teacher, the monitor took the attendance.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: absently — Incorrect. “Absently” is an adverb. It means in a way that shows your mind is somewhere else. Example: Didi stirred her tea absently while reading the paper.
Option 3: absent — Incorrect. “Absent” is an adjective. It means not present. Example: Three students were absent on the day of the test.
Option 4: absented — Incorrect. “Absented” is the past form of the verb “absent”, which means to stay away on purpose. Example: Karan absented himself from the cricket practice.