Fill in the blank in the following sentence with the most appropriate option:
Rajesh ____ explained the complicated nature of the issue that he was facing to the head coach.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → thoroughly
Complete sentence: Rajesh thoroughly explained the complicated nature of the issue that he was facing to the head coach. A complicated issue has to be explained in full detail.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) serenely | calmly and peacefully (it describes his manner, not how fully he explained the complicated issue) | The lake lay serenely under the moon. |
| (2) thoroughly (answer) | completely and in full detail | The doctor explained the procedure thoroughly. |
| (3) aimlessly | without any purpose (it goes against a deliberate explanation to the coach) | He wandered aimlessly through the market. |
| (4) nearly | almost (it would say that he did not quite explain the issue) | We nearly missed the train. |
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