Choose the correct word to fill in the blank:
When the Diwali crackers began to burst, our puppy ______ under the bed and would not come out till midnight.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → cowered
Complete sentence: When the Diwali crackers began to burst, our puppy cowered under the bed and would not come out till midnight.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Cowered (answer) | bent down low or moved back because of fear; the past tense of “cower” | The kitten cowered in a corner when the dog started barking. |
| (2) Coward | a person who is not brave | Only a coward would run away and leave a friend in danger. |
| (3) Cowed | frightened into obeying someone | The noisy class was cowed by the new principal’s stern voice. |
| (4) Covered | put something over something else to hide or protect it | Dadi covered the pickle jar with a thin cloth. |