Passage
The school exhibition was a memorable event for all the students. Every participant had worked very hard to prepare projects and presentations. Rohan, who was a very (1) __________ student, had completed his model well before the deadline. He was also extremely (2) __________, checking every detail again and again to make sure nothing was wrong.
His friend Meera had made a beautiful but (3) __________ model of a bridge using cardboard and thin sticks. She carried it very (4) __________ so that it would not break on the way to school.
Another student, Aryan, had prepared an (5) __________ chart on environmental pollution. It included diagrams, facts, and colorful headings that impressed everyone. However, when the teacher gave the final instructions, some students found them a little (6) __________, because they were not very clear.
At first, Meera was (7) __________ to speak in front of the judges because she was shy. But her class teacher, a very (8) __________ woman, encouraged her kindly and told her to do her best.
When Meera finally began speaking, the judges noticed her (9) __________ interest in the topic. She answered honestly and with confidence. Even after facing nervousness, she remained (10) __________ and completed her presentation successfully.
Answers
(1) diligent; (2) meticulous; (3) fragile; (4) cautiously / cautious (better form in sentence: cautiously); (5) elaborate; (6) ambiguous; (7) reluctant; (8) benevolent; (9) genuine; (10) resilient
1. A kind-hearted person is called benevolent (Generous/Compassionate)
* The benevolent woman donated food and clothes to the poor.
2. Something easily broken is called fragile (Delicate/Weak)
*This glass bowl is fragile, so please hold it carefully.
3. A hardworking student is diligent (Industrious/Sincere)
*Rina is a diligent student who studies every day.
4. If a message is unclear, it is ambiguous. (Vague/Confusing)
*The teacher’s instruction was ambiguous, so the students asked again.
5. A real smile is called genuine (Honest/Sincere)
*Her smile was genuine and full of warmth.
6. A person who pays attention to every small detail is meticulous (Precise/Thorough)
*He was meticulous while drawing the map.
7. Someone who quickly recovers after difficulty is resilient (Strong/Tough/Adaptable)
*The villagers were resilient after the flood.
8. A person who is careful to avoid danger is cautious (Alert/Watchful)
*The driver was cautious on the wet road.
9. A detailed and well-planned project is called elaborate (Complex/Well-planned)
*She gave an elaborate explanation of the chapter.
10. A person who is unwilling or hesitant is reluctant (Doubtful)
*He was reluctant to speak in front of the class.