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.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| steadfast | – | 24-05 S1 | – | – | – |