Fill in the blank in the following sentence with the most appropriate word from the given options:-
I always act according to my ______ as it provides me with immense peace of mind.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → conscience
Complete sentence: I always act according to my conscience as it provides me with immense peace of mind. The blank follows "my", so it needs a noun, and acting by one’s own sense of right and wrong is what brings "immense peace of mind".
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) conscious | an adjective meaning aware or awake (an adjective cannot follow "according to my") | The patient was conscious throughout the operation. |
| (2) conscience (answer) | a noun meaning the inner sense of right and wrong that guides a person | His conscience would not let him keep the wallet he had found. |
| (3) consensus | general agreement within a group (it is not a personal guide to one’s actions) | The committee reached a consensus after a long debate. |
| (4) conscientious | an adjective meaning careful and hard-working (it cannot stand alone after "my") | She is a conscientious student who never misses a deadline. |