Question

Select 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 was already no tension at all.
d)And tension free as compared to earlier.
e)Because the worry had already captured my mind.

Answer 1

Hint: Read each sentence, figure out the tonality of each option. The given sentence is of a positive tone, the following sentence must follow the suit.

Complete step-by-step answer:

 The given sentence seems like a positive toned sentence. Option a, has a negative tone to it, the narrator is supposed to follow it up with a positive phrase, hence this is an incorrect option.

Option b, the words relaxed and tense have opposite meanings and cannot be used to describe the same spectrum of feelings, hence it is an incorrect choice as well.

 Now, option c, since the narrator says “somewhat more relaxed”, means he was still a little tense but felt better than before, this option suggests that he is not tense at all, hence it is an incorrect option.

Option d, since there has been a comparison before in the sentence and this option continues in the comparative tone, it is the correct option.

 Option e, brings a drastic change in the tone of the sentence and makes no sense in continuation, if one feels more relaxed, the cause cannot be worried about capturing their mind, this option is incorrect as well. Option d is the correct answer.


Note: Read every option very carefully, check the tone and the relevance to the context of each of the given sentences.