2026 · Q59
Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
This beautiful historical building shall soon be restored to its ______ state.
EnglishPrepositions and Determiners
- Anormal
- Bpristine
- Cdegenerate
- Ddilapidated
Explanation
“Pristine” means in its original, unspoiled condition — precisely the state a restoration aims to recover. “Normal” is too weak for a historical building, while “degenerate” and “dilapidated” describe the ruined state being repaired, not its target. Hence the answer is (b) pristine.