Fill in the blank with the most appropriate conjunction as the correct option.
He gazed around the room ______ lay hidden a treasure chest.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. wherein.
- "Wherein" is the most appropriate choice because it means "in which" and specifies the location or context where something is found.
- As a conjunction, its definition is in which.
- In the sentence "He gazed around the room wherein lay hidden a treasure chest," "wherein" correctly indicates that the treasure chest is concealed within the room.
- The other options do not fit the context: "whereof" refers to "of which," "whereas" is used for contrast, and "whereby" relates to methods or processes, not location.