Multiple choice

Directions: For the following question, choose the option that fills up the blanks most correctly.

The research scholar performed the experiments with ________ and worked ________ to submit an award-winning thesis.

  1. prudence; amicably

  2. apathy; zealously

  3. indifference; amiably

  4. diligence; assiduously
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The clue for this sentence is that research work requires hard work and persistent effort. As ‘diligence’ means hard work, it is ideal for first blank. Moreover, ‘assiduously’ means with perseverance and care, thereby, giving sense to the sentence. Hence, (4) is the answer.

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