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
Thoroughly means completely and in full detail. A complicated issue has to be explained in full detail, so Rajesh explained it thoroughly to the head coach.
Example: The doctor explained the procedure thoroughly.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: serenely — Incorrect. Serenely means calmly and peacefully; it describes his manner, not how fully he explained the complicated issue.
Example: The lake lay serenely under the moon.
Option 3: aimlessly — Incorrect. Aimlessly means without any purpose; it goes against a deliberate explanation to the coach.
Example: He wandered aimlessly through the market.
Option 4: nearly — Incorrect. Nearly means almost; it would say that he did not quite explain the issue.
Example: We nearly missed the train.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| serene | – | 20-05 S1 29-05 S1 02-06 S1 | – | 05-06 S3 | – |