2018 · Q30
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.
The whole lot of young men was very enthusiastic but your friend alone was _________
EnglishFill in the Blanks
- Aquarrelsome
- Bcomplaining
- Ca wet blanket
- Dsleepy
Explanation
'A wet blanket' is a person who dampens others' enthusiasm, which fits the friend who alone spoiled the group's excitement. 'Quarrelsome' means fond of arguing, 'complaining' means grumbling, and 'sleepy' means drowsy; none describes killing enthusiasm. Hence (c) is correct.