Choose the correct pair of words to fill in the blanks:
In our old house in Shimla, Dadaji’s photograph stands on the wooden ______ above the fireplace, in a ______ frame that shines like gold.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → mantel, gilt
Complete sentence: In our old house in Shimla, Dadaji’s photograph stands on the wooden mantel above the fireplace, in a gilt frame that shines like gold.
| Mantel (answer, blank 1) | Gilt (answer, blank 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | a shelf above a fireplace | covered with a thin layer of gold or gold paint |
| Example | The hotel in Darjeeling keeps a brass lamp on the mantel. | The old temple doors have gilt handles. |
The other words in the options:
- Mantle means a loose cloak, or a duty that passes from one person to another.
- Guilt means the bad feeling of having done something wrong.