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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Adverb

Question:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs given in List-II:-

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Adverbs)
(A) She looked at him___, trying to hide her excitement.	(I) efficiently
(B) He ____ admitted that he had forgotten the appointment.	(II) confidently
(C) They finished the project ____ avoiding any last minute stress.	(III) eagerly
(D) The professor spoke ____ capturing everyone's attention.	(IV) sheepishly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)

(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

List-I (Sentences)	List-II (Adverbs)	Explanation
(A) She looked at him___, trying to hide her excitement.	(III) eagerly	Eagerly (with keen desire or interest) fits the context of someone who is excited but trying to conceal it.
(B) He ____ admitted that he had forgotten the appointment.	(IV) sheepishly	Sheepishly (in an embarrassed or timid manner) is the appropriate way to admit to a mistake like forgetting an appointment.
(C) They finished the project ____ avoiding any last minute stress.	(I) efficiently	Efficiently (in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort) is the reason they avoided stress.
(D) The professor spoke ____ capturing everyone's attention.	(II) confidently	Confidently (in a self-assured way) is the manner of speaking that would likely command and capture an audience's attention.