Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The patient looked __________ and tired.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 17 Jul 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "pale."

Key Points

Let us understand the meaning of the given words and check weather they are correct with respect to the given sentence:
In option 2: word "pale" means having a light color or lacking color, often used to describe someone's complexion.(फीका)
- In this context, the patient is described as looking pale and tired, indicating that they may be ill or fatigued.
Thus, it can be concluded that the correct word to use in the blank is "pale."

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

In option 1: "pail" is a noun that refers to a bucket or container used for carrying liquids or materials.(बाल्टी)
- This word is irrelevant with respect to the given sentence.
Option 3: "pall" (a cloth draped over a coffin).(आवरण)
Option 4: "Peel" (to remove the outer layer of something) do not make sense in this sentence.(छीलना)