Question

Choose the option that completes the sentence correctly:
Because Jim was generally _ _ _ _ _ on the football field, he was genuinely touched by the amount of praise he received for his game-winning touchdown.
A. Indelible
B. Methodical
C. Reticent
D. Unheralded

Answer 1

Hint: To find an answer to this, we need to understand the meaning of the words given as options. All options seem like plausible distractions.

Complete answer:
Option A) Indelible – This option is incorrect because indelible means permanent or 'impossible to remove'. This word is not related to the sentence in any way. Hence option A is incorrect.

Option B) Methodical - This option is incorrect because methodical means well-planned (as in a methodical approach). The meaning of this word is not related to the sentence. Hence option B is incorrect.

Option C) Reticent - This option is incorrect because ‘Reticent' means reserved or quiet. The meaning of this word is not related to the sentence. Hence option C is incorrect.

Option D) Unheralded – This option is correct because Unheralded' means not previously expected or acclaimed. Here, it indicates that Jim was generally unnoticed on the field and, therefore, was pleasantly surprised with the praise he received. Hence, option D is the right answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘D’.

Note: One must find the meaning of the given options and then match it to the context. Here unheralded means something unexpected. Which concludes that Jim was generally unnoticed on the field and, therefore, was pleasantly surprised with the praise he received. Hence, option D is the right answer.