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.
The burglar was __________ when he broke into the house and found himself surrounded by police officers.
Option 1: flabbergasted
Option 2: unimpressed
Option 3: bored
Option 4: unruffled
Correct Answer: flabbergasted
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Flabbergasted means extremely surprised, shocked, or astonished. This is the correct option, as it conveys the sense of the burglar being taken aback or shocked upon breaking into the house and finding himself surrounded by police officers.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Unimpressed: Not having a strong or favourable reaction; not impressed.
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Bored: Feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity.
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Unruffled: Calm and composed, especially in a difficult or stressful situation.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The burglar was flabbergasted when he broke into the house and found himself surrounded by police officers."
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