Question

Out of the words given in the options below, choose the word that fits into the maximum number of blanks.
A. Admitting his crimes served as a _____ for the man.
B. The boy _____ his big brother who was teasing him.
C. The criminal felt a _____ when the priest absolved him of his sins.
D. The baby started smiling when the mother _____ him.
E. The judge _____ on the circumstances before coming to a decision.

• A. coddled
• B. deliberated
• C. catharsis
• D. peace
• E. saint

Hint:

When solving fill-in-the-blank questions, consider both the meaning and the context of the word. "Catharsis" works well in the context of emotional release, fitting several sentences.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the context.
We need to find a word that fits in the blanks, creating a coherent and meaningful sentence in each case. The word should fit logically into each sentence.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) Coddled: "Coddled" means to treat someone with excessive care, which fits well in Sentence B but doesn't suit other sentences well, especially Sentence C.
(B) Deliberated: "Deliberated" means to think carefully about something, but it doesn’t fit logically in sentences like B or D. It works for Sentence E but doesn't fit all sentences.
(C) Catharsis: "Catharsis" refers to the process of releasing or purging strong emotions, often as a form of emotional cleansing. It fits well in Sentence A ("admitting crimes serves as catharsis"), Sentence C ("the criminal felt a catharsis"), and the idea of relief or emotional release in the other sentences. This is the most fitting option.
(D) Peace: "Peace" doesn’t work well in most of the sentences. It is appropriate only in the context of tranquility or calm but doesn't fit the meaning needed in this case.
(E) Saint: "Saint" is unrelated to the context in all sentences, so it does not fit.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The word that fits the most blanks is (3) catharsis, as it logically fits in sentences A, C, and others in the context of emotional release and relief.