Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II.
List-I List-II (Sentences) (Words) (A) The ______ silence in the courtroom was broken only by the sound of a pen tapping. (I) ecentric (B) Her ______ behaviour raised eyebrows at the otherwise formal event. (II) penetrating (C) The ______ weather made the trek arduous for the beginners. (III) oppressive (D)The professor gave a ______ analysis of the painting, revealing hidden layers of meaning. (IV) inclement
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (Sentences) | (Words) |
| (A) The ______ silence in the courtroom was broken only by the sound of a pen tapping. | (I) ecentric |
| (B) Her ______ behaviour raised eyebrows at the otherwise formal event. | (II) penetrating |
| (C) The ______ weather made the trek arduous for the beginners. | (III) oppressive |
| (D)The professor gave a ______ analysis of the painting, revealing hidden layers of meaning. | (IV) inclement |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
(A) - (III) oppressive → "Oppressive silence" describes a heavy, overwhelming silence that weighs on people in the courtroom.
(B) - (I) ecentric → "Eccentric behaviour" (despite the misspelling) refers to unconventional or odd behavior that stands out at a formal event.
(C) - (IV) inclement → "Inclement weather" is the standard phrase for harsh, severe weather conditions that make outdoor activities difficult.
(D) - (II) penetrating → "Penetrating analysis" means a deep, insightful examination that uncovers hidden meanings.
Hence, Option 2: (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) → Each word-sentence pairing creates contextually appropriate and commonly used phrases: oppressive silence conveys heaviness, eccentric behavior indicates unconventionality, inclement weather describes harsh conditions, and penetrating analysis suggests depth of insight → correct
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