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 king was moved with___ for the beggar.
Option 1: pity
Option 2: piety
Option 3: pithy
Option 4: privy
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Correct Answer: pity
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
Explanation: "Pity" is the appropriate word in this context because it conveys the idea that the king felt sympathy or compassion for the beggar's plight. The sentence describes an emotional response of empathy or compassion, which is best represented by the word "pity".
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
"Piety" refers to religious devotion and would not be appropriate in this context.
"Pithy" means concise and to the point, which does not fit the context of the king's emotional reaction to the beggar.
"Privy" means having knowledge of or being informed about something secret.
So, the sentence would be: "The king was moved with pity for the beggar."
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