Question 18 of 22beginner🔧 ApplyFill in the Blanks4 marks
Fill in the blanks with the correct opposite words of 'brave' from the box to complete the following sentences.
(1)
Ajay's ____ refusal to stand up for his friend was disappointing to everyone.
Answer
cowardly
(2)
The ____ child hid behind his mother, too scared to meet the new teacher.
Answer
timid
(3)
Anjali's ____ of heights prevented her from climbing the tall ladder.
Answer
fear
(4)
Sushma felt ____ as she entered the dark, abandoned building alone.
Answer
afraid
Explanation
(1) A 'cowardly' refusal indicates lack of courage to stand up for someone. (2) A 'timid' child is shy and fearful, the opposite of brave. (3) 'Fear' of heights is the opposite of being brave about heights. (4) Feeling 'afraid' is the opposite of feeling brave.