Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
During Covid times, many organisations made ________(sentimental) appeals to raise funds for migrant workers.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. mawkish.
Sentimental means connected with emotions. Mawkish is the correct synonym as it means showing emotion or love in an awkward or silly way and being sentimental.
Other options mean:
Sincere means open and genuine.
Cynical means distrustful.
Practical means concerned with actually doing something rather than with theory.