Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the…
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Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.
He could not understand the judges awarding her the first prize, because he thought that her performance was quite __________.
- A.
superb
- B.
medium
- C.
mediocre
- D.
exhilarating
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Correct answer: C
Answer: mediocre
Explanation: The sentence says he could not understand the judges awarding her the first prize, which shows he was surprised or disagreed with the decision. "Mediocre" means only average or of low quality, so it explains why he thought the award was undeserved.
Why the other words do not fit:
superb means excellent or outstanding, which would make the judges' decision understandable, not surprising.
medium means average, but it is less natural here than "mediocre," and the sentence implies a negative judgement stronger than just 'medium.'
exhilarating means exciting or thrilling, which would again make the award seem appropriate rather than surprising.
Tip: Look for the sentence tone—words that match the speaker's attitude (here, negative surprise) are the best choice.