Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Mrs. Hall was prepared to excuse the scientist`s strange habits and _________ temper.
Option 1: Irate
Option 2: Irritation
Option 3: Irritable
Option 4: Irritate
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Correct Answer: Irritable
Solution : The third option is the correct answer as "irritable" is used to describe someone's tendency to become easily annoyed or agitated, and it fits perfectly in the sentence.
The meanings of the other options are:
Irate : Extremely angry or furious, often as a reaction to something upsetting or frustrating.
Irritation : The feeling of being annoyed, bothered, or provoked by something that is unpleasant or causing discomfort.
Irritate : To cause annoyance, anger or discomfort in someone by actions, words, or behaviour that bother or upset them.
So, the complete sentence is "Mrs. Hall was prepared to excuse the scientist's strange habits and irritable temper".
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