Fill in the blank with the correct adverb from the options given below:-
Arjun works _____ to achieve his goals, and never succumbs to adverse challenges.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → diligently
Complete sentence: Arjun works diligently to achieve his goals, and never succumbs to adverse challenges. The sentence describes someone who works toward his goals and never succumbs to (never gives in to) difficulties, which is what a diligent worker does.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) raspingly | in a harsh, grating voice or sound (it describes how something sounds, not how one works) | The old man coughed and spoke raspingly. |
| (2) diligently (answer) | with steady, careful and hard work | She studied diligently and topped her class. |
| (3) languidly | slowly and lazily, without energy (someone working languidly would not overcome hard challenges) | The cat stretched languidly in the sun. |
| (4) sleekly | in a smooth, shiny or stylish way (it describes appearance or movement, not effort) | The new car moved sleekly along the highway. |
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