Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence:
Pardon my _____, I did not know that the path would lead to a dead-end.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → ignorance
Complete sentence: Pardon my ignorance, I did not know that the path would lead to a dead-end. The speaker asks to be excused because he did not know the path led to a dead end. "Pardon my ignorance" is a common polite phrase for this.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) ignorance (answer) | lack of knowledge or information | Pardon my ignorance, but what does this word mean? |
| (2) impiety | lack of respect for God or religion (not knowing a path has nothing to do with religion) | In the old story, the king was punished for his impiety. |
| (3) contempt | a feeling that someone or something is worthless (the reason given, "I did not know", shows lack of knowledge, not scorn) | She looked at the cheat with contempt. |
| (4) resolution | a firm decision or the solving of a problem (it does not fit an apology for not knowing) | His New Year resolution is to wake up early. |
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