Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Sathish remained unwavering in the face of the assaulting gang, standing as resolute as ________.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. steel.
Context: The sentence describes Sathish as unwavering and resolute — qualities associated with strength and firmness. The correct comparison is “as resolute as steel,” which symbolizes toughness and determination.
Meaning of the words:
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Still: not moving; calm — doesn’t convey strength.
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Stall: to stop or delay; grammatically and contextually wrong.
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Steel: a strong, hard metal — often used metaphorically for mental or physical strength.
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Steal: to take something unlawfully; unrelated meaning.
Correct word: Steel
Reason: The phrase “as strong/resolute as steel” is a common simile expressing firmness, courage, and unbreakable will — exactly what the sentence describes.
Final Sentence: Sathish remained unwavering in the face of the assaulting gang, standing as resolute as steel.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.