Correct Answer: joy

Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Joy is a feeling of great happiness, delight, or pleasure. It signifies an intense and positive emotional state characterised by happiness or satisfaction.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

• Surprise: A surprise is an unexpected or astonishing event, action, or feeling that occurs suddenly and catches someone off guard or without prior anticipation. It can be either positive or negative, and it often brings a reaction of astonishment or shock.
• Excitement refers to a state of being emotionally stirred up or stimulated, often due to anticipation, enthusiasm, or eagerness about something enjoyable or thrilling.
• Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the anticipation of danger, pain, harm, or threat.