Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Gardenia is one of the most (1)____ flowers, producing one of the most beloved scents in the garden world. Fall or spring is the best time to (2) _______ this shrub in warmer climates. It also (3) _______ a fragrant houseplant, though it can be fussy about indoor humidity. Container plants can be (4) ________ outdoors during summer and returned to moderate indoor temperatures in the (5) ______.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.
Option 1: fragrant
Option 2: stenchy
Option 3: polluted
Option 4: soluble
Correct Answer: fragrant
Solution : The first option is correct.
In the given passage, blank 1 will describe the quality of the flower named
Gardenia.
Now, among the given options, the word that matches the quality of the flower is
fragrant
.
Fragrant means having a pleasant or sweet smell. The word is often used to describe flowers, perfumes, and other pleasant scents.
Hence, the correct answer is fragrant .
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