A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.

His heart pounded as he checked his rearview mirror and saw only the dark ________ of highway.

The correct answer is 'stretch'.Key Points

• The most appropriate word for the given blank is 'stretch'.
• The given sentence describes a situation where the protagonist is driving on a highway and feeling anxious about something. The phrase "rearview mirror" suggests that the protagonist is looking behind him, and the fact that he sees only darkness suggests that he is alone and possibly afraid. In this context, the word "stretch" makes the most sense.
• The word "stretch" means an uninterrupted area or expanse of land, water, or something else.(खींचाव) In this case, it is referring to the uninterrupted length of the highway behind the protagonist. The use of "dark" in the sentence suggests that it is night time, and therefore the "stretch" of the highway would be difficult to see.
• Let's see why other can't be the answers:
  • Option 1, "vitality," means the state of being strong and active, which does not fit the context of the sentence.(जीवंतता)
  • Option 3, "trench," means a long, narrow excavation in the ground, which does not fit the context of the sentence.(खाई)
  • Option 4, "emancipation," means the act of being set free from something, which does not fit the context of the sentence.(मुक्ति)
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct Sentence: His heart pounded as he checked his rearview mirror and saw only the dark stretch of highway.