Question

Fill in the blank: The ____ of these flowers is enchanting.

• A. stench
• B. fragrance
• C. smell
• D. odour

Hint:

When choosing between words that describe smells, consider the connotation of the word. "Fragrance" has a positive connotation, while "stench" and "odour" are generally negative or neutral.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The word "fragrance" refers to a pleasant smell, which fits the context of the sentence where the flowers' smell is described as "enchanting." - "Stench" means a strong and unpleasant smell, which doesn't fit the context of something enchanting. - "Smell" is a general term for any kind of odor, but doesn't carry the same positive connotation. - "Odour" is a neutral term that refers to any kind of smell, whether pleasant or unpleasant, so it doesn’t convey the same positive meaning as "fragrance." Thus, the best choice is "fragrance."