Question

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Shakuntala was very amazed to see her name on the list.

• A. astonished
• B. accurate
• C. swamped
• D. worried

Answer 1

Answer:

A. astonished

• "Very amazed" is a bit redundant/weak in formal English. Astonished is a strong synonym that captures the intensity of her surprise.