Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:-
Even at the risk of losing his job, as a man of character, he ----------------will not compromise with his morals.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → surely
Note: The given answer is as per the official NTA Answer Key. However, more than one answer is possible here: Option (2) "surely" and Option (1) "steadfastly" both make a correct sentence, as explained below.
Option 1: steadfastly — Can also be considered as correct. Steadfastly means firmly and without changing one's mind or loyalty. A man of character who will not compromise even at the risk of losing his job is acting steadfastly, so the meaning fits the sentence well. The word order "he steadfastly will not compromise" is unusual but grammatical.
Example: She steadfastly refused to change her statement.
Option 2: surely — Correct (Answer as per NTA). Surely means certainly, without any doubt. The speaker is certain that a man of character will not give up his principles even if it costs him his job: "he surely will not compromise".
Example: If you work hard, you will surely succeed.
Option 3: willingly — Incorrect. Willingly means gladly, by one's own choice. "Willingly will not compromise" does not make sense, as refusing is not something done gladly here.
Example: She willingly helped the old man.
Option 4: often — Incorrect. Often means many times. "Often will not compromise" would suggest that on other occasions he does compromise, which goes against "a man of character".
Example: He often visits the library.
Complete sentence: Even at the risk of losing his job, as a man of character, he surely will not compromise with his morals.
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