Question

Fill in the blank with the right choice of word.
A _________ child, she was soon bored in class; she already knew more mathematics than her junior school teachers.
a) Obdurate
b) Querulous
c) Precocious
d) Recalcitrant
e) Contemporary

Answer 1

Hint:We need an adjective which will show that the kid has developed some qualities and is special in some way. Therefore we need a synonym (from the option) that means special.

Complete answer:
 In the above question given to us, there are five adjectives from which one has to be chosen. Adjectives are words that describe or modify other words, making your writing and speaking much more specific, and a whole lot more interesting.
To find the correct answer, let us understand the options that are given above in the question. So, let us discuss the meaning of the options.
So – Option (a) – obdurate, means to stubbornly refuse to change one’s opinion or course of action. For example, he argued with him but he was obdurate.
Option (b) – querulous, this means to complain in a rather petulant or whining manner. For example he was querulous or demanding.
Option (c) – precocious, defines or refers to a child having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected. For example he is a precocious and sweet boy.
Option (d) – recalcitrant, means to have an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline. For example: the class is full of recalcitrant ten – years old.
Option (e) – contemporary, refers to occurring of some event in the present or at the same time. For example: the painting is done by a contemporary artist.
Now, as we can see from the above explanations that the correct solution is option (c), i.e. precocious. This makes the sentence as followed – ‘A precocious child, she was soon bored in class; she already knew more mathematics than her junior school teachers’.

Note:
Adjectives are words that describe or modify other words, making your writing and speaking much more specific, and a whole lot more interesting. Therefore, we need to choose the word that modifies the ability of the child.