Question

Select a suitable option to complete the sentence:
I felt somewhat more relaxed_ _ _ _ _ _.

a) But tense as compared to earlier.
b) And tense as compared to earlier.
c) as there already on tension at all.
d) And tension-free as compared to earlier.
e) Because the worry had captured my mind.

Answer 1

Hint: “To feel relaxed” means to be free from any form of anxiety, stress, or tension. For e.g., ‘We were having a great time by the beach, relaxing under the moonlight.’

Complete answer:

Option a “But tense as compared to earlier” would be incorrect. As mentioned above, since this person is more relaxed now, it means he was less relaxed before. This means he cannot be tenser now as a person can either be tense por relaxed. He cannot be both. Thus, option ‘a’ is incorrect.
Option b “And tense as compared to earlier” again is incorrect because a person cannot feel more relaxed and tense altogether. Thus, option ‘b’ is incorrect.
Option c “as there was already no tension at all” Is incorrect because this person felt more relaxed which means he was previously somewhat tense. Thus, option ‘d’ is incorrect.
Option d “And tension-free as compared to earlier.” Is the correct answer as it is appropriate in the context of the sentence. The person is more relaxed and less tense. Thus, option ‘d’ is correct.
Option e “Because the worry had captured my mind.” Is incorrect as, if he were worried before and connecting this phrase to “I felt somewhat more relaxed…” makes no sense. Feeling worried cannot be the reason for feeling more relaxed. Thus, the option ‘e’ is incorrect.

Note: A person cannot be relaxed and worried/tensed at the same time. So, all those options are invalid.