Despite the challenging circumstances, she remained __________ in her determination to succeed. (a) absolute (b) hard (c) impeccable (d) steadfast
Only (d)
The blank describes how a person stays in her determination despite difficult circumstances. The adjective needed must express firm, unwavering resolve that does not weaken under pressure.
‘Steadfast’ means resolutely firm and unwavering; the phrase ‘remained steadfast in her determination’ is a standard, idiomatic collocation that fits the contrast set up by ‘Despite the challenging circumstances’.
‘Absolute’ means complete or total and is not used with ‘remained … in her determination’; ‘hard’ does not collocate with ‘in her determination’ in this sense; ‘impeccable’ means flawless and describes conduct or taste, not resolve.
Only (d) option is correct.
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Important Questions from Fill in the Blanks
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the word that best completes the sentence.
At times he gets very angry, and then no one can_______ him.
Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given below it. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response accordingly.
Many people today have fallen into utter confusion of values with the result that they cannot______ the good from the bad.
Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given below it. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response accordingly
If Mohan________ at 5 a.m., he would not have missed the train.
Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given below it. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response accordingly.
His property was divided ______ his daughters and sons.
Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words are given below it. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response accordingly
His persistence in his misdemeanours has lowered him in the________ of everyone who knows him.
