Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs given in List-II:
List-I List-II (Sentences) (Adverbs) (A) She looked at him___, trying to hide her excitement. (I) efficiently (B) He _____admitted that he had forgotten the appointment. (II) confidently (C) They finished the project _____, avoiding any last minute stress. (III) eagerly (D) The professor spoke ____, capturing everyone's attention. (IV) sheepishly
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs given in List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (Sentences) | (Adverbs) |
| (A) She looked at him___, trying to hide her excitement. | (I) efficiently |
| (B) He _____admitted that he had forgotten the appointment. | (II) confidently |
| (C) They finished the project _____, avoiding any last minute stress. | (III) eagerly |
| (D) The professor spoke ____, capturing everyone's attention. | (IV) sheepishly |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
Option 1 -> (A) confidently - doesn't fit trying to hide excitement; (B) efficiently - inappropriate for admitting a mistake; (C) sheepishly - wrong context for project completion; (D) eagerly - doesn't suit capturing attention.
Option 2 -> (A) efficiently - illogical for describing a look; (B) eagerly - contradicts the embarrassment of forgetting; (C) confidently - doesn't relate to avoiding stress; (D) sheepishly - professors don't capture attention this way.
Option 3 -> (A) sheepishly - doesn't align with hiding excitement; (B) eagerly - contradicts admitting a forgotten appointment; (C) confidently - doesn't address efficiency in finishing; (D) efficiently - unnatural for describing speech.
Option 4 -> (A) eagerly - fits someone excited despite trying to hide it; (B) sheepishly - perfect for admitting an embarrassing mistake; (C) efficiently - appropriate for completing work without stress; (D) confidently - ideal for captivating speech.
Hence, Option 4: (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) -> Each adverb naturally complements its sentence: "eagerly" conveys suppressed excitement, "sheepishly" reflects embarrassment, "efficiently" indicates smooth completion, and "confidently" describes compelling delivery -> correct
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