Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The judges applauded me for my ______ performance at the competition.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. outstanding.
- The given sentence describes a situation where the speaker received applause from judges for their performance at a competition.
- The missing word in the blank must indicate the quality of the speaker's performance that impressed the judges.
- Among the options provided, "outstanding" is the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Therefore, the completed sentence reads as follows:
"The judges applauded me for my outstanding performance at the competition."