Question

Which of the following options are most similar in meaning to the word, agitated mentioned in the passage?

(i) worried

(ii) tranquilized

(iii) troubled

(iv) flustered

Read the Passage and answer the questions given below: We walked the short distance in silence, even our foot steps muffled by the fog, and turned into the narrow entrance of an old building. As we mounted the creaking staircase, my nostrils were stung by the sick-sweet odour of illuminating gas. On the upper storey the agitated land lady showed us to a bare little attic where, stretched on a narrow bed, lay the body of a young man.

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (i) and (iii)
• C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer:

C. (i), (iii) and (iv)

• (i) worried — related (agitation often involves worry or anxiety)

• (ii) tranquilized — opposite (means calmed or sedated)

• (iii) troubled — similar (agitated can mean emotionally troubled)

• (iv) flustered — very similar (agitated often means flustered)