Q. Fill in the blank - The criminal was…………….lest he should escape.
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
fettered
Explanation:
The sentence is:
"The criminal was __________ lest he should escape."
Fettered means chained, bound, or restrained, which fits the context perfectly.
So the sentence means:
The criminal was chained so that he would not escape.
Meanings of the options:
- (A) fetid ❌ – Having a bad or unpleasant smell.
- (B) fettered ✅ – Chained, restrained, or bound.
- (C) fettled ❌ – Repaired or put in good condition.
- (D) feted ❌ – Honoured or celebrated.
Vocabulary Tip:
- Fettered = Chained = Bound = Restrained
- Feted = Honoured
- Fetid = Foul-smelling
Correct Answer: (B) fettered ✅
Explanation by: Jyoti
The sentence is:
"The criminal was __________ lest he should escape."
Fettered means chained, bound, or restrained, which fits the context perfectly.
So the sentence means:
The criminal was chained so that he would not escape.
Meanings of the options:
- (A) fetid ❌ – Having a bad or unpleasant smell.
- (B) fettered ✅ – Chained, restrained, or bound.
- (C) fettled ❌ – Repaired or put in good condition.
- (D) feted ❌ – Honoured or celebrated.
Vocabulary Tip:
- Fettered = Chained = Bound = Restrained
- Feted = Honoured
- Fetid = Foul-smelling
Correct Answer: (B) fettered ✅