Question

Choose the word(s) which can correctly replace the word(s) printed in italic bold in the sentence without changing the meaning of it.
That young man is quite sanguine about the result of his competitive examination
A. Optimistic
B. Anxious
C. Depressed
D. Pessimistic

Answer 1

Hint:Synonyms are the words that have similar meaning or same meaning. And synonyms are the words that can be used in place of each other. For example: the synonyms of beautiful are pretty and adorable.

Complete answer:
Option (A) ‘Optimistic’: is the correct option because it means ‘expecting the best in all possible ways’ that is similar to the meaning of the word ‘Sanguine’ which means anticipating the best.
Option (B) ‘Anxious’: is an incorrect option because it means ‘to be nervous’ which is the opposite of the word ‘Sanguine’. If this option is used then the whole sentence's meaning will change to the opposite which will mean “that the young man is nervous about his competitive examination result”.
Option (C) ‘Depressed’: is an incorrect option because it means ‘to be sad or unhappy’ which is not similar to the meaning of ‘Sanguine’. If this option is used then the sentence will change its original meaning which is not acceptable.
Option (D) ‘Pessimistic’: is an incorrect option because it means ‘being negative’ which is the opposite meaning of sanguine which is not acceptable as the synonym. If this option is used then the sentence meaning will be the opposite.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘ A’.

Note:A synonym is another word that means the same or nearly the same as the original word. The above sentence is about a young man who is expecting the best possible outcome of his competitive examination result.