Question

Choose the most suitable word to fill in the blank:
Rajeev failed in the examinations because none of his answers were_________ to the questions asked.
a. Abusive
b. Revealing
c. Pestilent
d. Relevant

Answer 1

Hint: The given sentence seems to reveal this information that Rajeev failed because his answers were not according to the question or he answered something which was not asked or which didn’t relate to the question.

Complete solution:
Option a ‘Abusive’ is an adjective which means something that is very offensive or insulting. The word does not give any meaning to the sentence and thus isn’t the correct option.
Option b ‘Revealing’ is an adjective. It means exposing something of great importance or significance. The word does not show any conformity with the meaning of the sentence intended. Thus, this option is incorrect.
Option c ‘Pestilent’ means deadly or something that is destructive in nature. The word has no connection with the meaning that the sentence represents. Thus, this option is also incorrect.
Option d ‘Relevant’ means something that is closely connected or is appropriate in regard to something. The meaning perfectly matches and gives away a coherent meaning to the sentence – Rajeev failed because his answers were not relevant to the questions asked. His answers didn’t answer what the question asked. Thus, this option is the correct option.

Note: The blank should be filled by the word which gives a coherent meaning to the entire sentence.