Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Congratulations, the judgement of the court_________your stand on this important issue.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → validates
Validates means confirms that something is correct or justified. "Congratulations" shows that the court's judgement went in the person's favour: it upheld their stand.
Example: The new evidence validates the scientist's theory.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: fraternises — Incorrect. Fraternise means to mix in a friendly way with people, often people one should keep away from; a judgement cannot be friendly with a stand.
Example: The soldiers were warned not to fraternise with the enemy.
Option 2: renounces — Incorrect. Renounce means to formally give up a claim, a right or a belief; it would be no reason for congratulations.
Example: The prince renounced his claim to the throne.
Option 3: traverses — Incorrect. Traverse means to travel across an area; it has no sense of approval.
Example: The explorers traversed the desert on camels.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| renounce | 30-05 S1 | – | – | 09-06 S1 | – |