Choose the suitable pair of words to complete the sentence:
During her two-year ______ as hostel warden in Shimla, Mrs Iyer ______ checked every room at ten each night, even through the bitter winter.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → stint, dutifully
Complete sentence: During her two-year stint as hostel warden in Shimla, Mrs Iyer dutifully checked every room at ten each night, even through the bitter winter.
| Stint (answer) | Dutifully (answer) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | a fixed period of time spent doing a particular job or activity | in a way that shows one does what one is supposed to do, out of a sense of duty |
| Example | After a three-year stint with a bank in Dubai, Farhan came back to Lucknow. | Every evening Ravi dutifully puts the eye drops in his grandfather’s eyes. |
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: stint, occasionally — Incorrect. Occasionally means sometimes, but not often. Example: We eat out only occasionally, usually on birthdays.
Option 2: respite, grudgingly — Incorrect. Respite means a short break or rest from something difficult or unpleasant. Example: The light shower gave Delhi a brief respite from the heat.
Option 4: lapse, punctually — Incorrect. Lapse means a small mistake caused by not paying attention, or a gap in time. Example: A moment’s lapse in concentration cost the goalkeeper an easy goal.