The novel's plot twist left readers completely _____.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Fill in the Blanks MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “The novel's plot twist left readers completely _____.”
The accepted answer is B. Astonished. “The novel's plot twist left readers completely _____.” is answered by Astonished (option B). Option A (“Bored”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Astonished. Option C (“Unmoved”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Astonished. Remaining alternatives (Indifferent) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Astonished is identified. Fill in the Blanks questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Fill in the Blanks recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Bored
Why not A: “Bored” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Astonished. “The novel's plot twist left readers completely _____.” is answered by Astonished (option B). Option A (“Bored”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete
- B. Astonished ✓
- C. Unmoved
Why not C: “Unmoved” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Astonished. “The novel's plot twist left readers completely _____.” is answered by Astonished (option B). Option A (“Bored”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete
- D. Indifferent
Why not D: “Indifferent” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Astonished. “The novel's plot twist left readers completely _____.” is answered by Astonished (option B). Option A (“Bored”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete
Correct answer
B. Astonished
Explanation
“The novel's plot twist left readers completely _____.” is answered by Astonished (option B). Option A (“Bored”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Astonished. Option C (“Unmoved”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Astonished. Remaining alternatives (Indifferent) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Astonished is identified. Fill in the Blanks questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Fill in the Blanks recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Fill in the Blanks Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, NTS
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