Question

Complete the following proverb-
Fortune favours the _____.
a) Weak
b) Bold
c) Active
d) Religion

Answer 1

Hint: Read the given sentence carefully. Try to make out the core meaning of it. Find out the subject, predicate, and object of the given sentence.

Complete answer:
“Fortune favours the bold”, “Fortune favours the brave” and “Fortune favours the strong” are common translations of a Latin proverb. The slogan has been used historically by people in the military in the Anglosphere, and it is used up to the present on the coats of arms of individual families and clans.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Weak. It is an adjective which means lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; having little physical strength or energy.
Option ‘b’ is Bold. It is an adjective which means snowing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous. It is the correct option and can be used to complete the given phrase.
Option ‘c’ is Active. It is an adjective that means engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits. It cannot fit in the given proverb.
Option ‘d’ is Religion. It is a noun which means the belief in and worship of superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. It cannot fit in the given proverb.
Hence, option ‘b’ is the correct option. The complete proverb is – Fortune favours the bold.

Note:
The given phrase refers to people who face problems with determination and courage are the ones who attain massive levels of success.