2017 · Q22
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
At times he gets very angry, and then no one can_________him.
EnglishFill in the Blanks
- Aprevent
- Bhumour
- Cmollify
- Dsatisfy
Explanation
The blank needs a verb meaning to calm someone's anger. 'Mollify' means precisely to appease anger or anxiety. 'Prevent' takes an action, not a person ('prevent him from...'); 'humour' means to indulge, which is weaker and slightly off-register; 'satisfy' fits hunger or curiosity, not rage. Hence mollify, option C, is correct.