Fill in the blank in the following sentence with the most appropriate word:
She was __________ that the changes made to the document might not be acceptable to the manager.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → apprehensive
Complete sentence: She was apprehensive that the changes made to the document might not be acceptable to the manager. She feared that the manager might not accept the changes, so she was apprehensive. The "that" clause after the blank states her fear.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) appreciable | large enough to be noticed (it describes an amount or a change, not a person's feeling) | There has been an appreciable fall in prices this month. |
| (2) apprehensive (answer) | anxious or worried that something bad or unpleasant will happen | The students were apprehensive about the result of the entrance test. |
| (3) appreciative | grateful, or showing that one values something (she was worried about the manager's reaction, not thankful for anything) | The audience was appreciative of the singer's effort. |
| (4) comprehensive | complete, including everything (it describes a report or a plan, not a feeling) | The book gives a comprehensive account of the freedom movement. |
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