Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
There is no greater joy than winding down at the end of a long day by reading a book and ______ a cup of good tea.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → savouring
Savouring means enjoying the taste or experience of something slowly and fully. The writer describes a relaxing end to a long day, so slowly enjoying a cup of good tea fits "no greater joy".
Example: He sat on the verandah savouring his morning coffee.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: gulping — Incorrect. Gulping means swallowing quickly in large mouthfuls. Hurried swallowing does not suit winding down.
Example: He was gulping water after the race.
Option 2: lapping — Incorrect. Lapping means drinking with the tongue, as a cat or dog does. It is not used for a person drinking tea.
Example: The kitten was lapping up the milk.
Option 4: guzzling — Incorrect. Guzzling means drinking greedily and in large amounts. Greed does not match the calm enjoyment the sentence describes.
Example: The boys were guzzling soft drinks at the party.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| savour | 30-05 S2 | 23-05 S2 | – | – | – |