Question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word-
She is hungry and _______ am I.
a) So
b) Nor
c) Neither
d) Too

Answer 1

Hint: Read the sentence carefully. Try to know make out the core meaning of the sentence and then check which one of the four options fits the best in the given blank.

Complete answer:
 In the given question, we can clearly see that there is a comparison taking place. “She” is hungry and the speaker is also hungry. Now, place the correct word in the blank, accordingly.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct option -
Option ‘a’ is So. It is an adverb which means – to such an extent. It may also be used as a conjunction, which means – and for this reason; therefore; in order that; as same as. For example She is in a hurry, and so am I.
Option ‘b’ is Nor. It is a conjunction which means – used to introduce a further negative statement. For example I don’t see how, nor do you.
Option ‘c' is Neither. It is a determiner which means not the one nor the other of the two people or things; not either.
Option ‘d’ is Too. It is an adverb that means to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible; excessively. For example The soup is too sour.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct option. Here, the word to be filled in the blank is – so. Hence, option ‘a' is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. You must know the meaning of all the given options to find out the correct answer to such questions.