Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Something had always surprised me. There was no (1)______ reason why she should have
been the most (2)______ girl in the class. She was good (3)______ at studies nor in games. She
was not (4)______ a great dancer and could barely sing. Yet, girls (5)______ cluster around her
as if she were a celebrity.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. even.

Filler Concept: Emphatic adverb used to stress contrast or unexpectedness
Grammatical Explanation: “Even” is used here to emphasize that she wasn’t talented in another area either, adding to the surprise
Word Usage:

even – correct; adds emphasis to the lack of skill in dancing

however – incorrect; used to contrast clauses, not suitable here

moreover – incorrect; adds information positively, not negatively

too – incorrect; used for addition, but doesn’t carry the same emphasis as “even”
Final Sentence: She was not even a great dancer and could barely sing
Conclusion: The correct answer is even.

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