Question

Choose the alternative which can replace the word printed in italic bold without changing the meaning of the sentence.
The novel was so interesting that I was oblivious of my surroundings.

• A. indifferent
• B. watchful
• C. aware
• D. unmindful

Answer 1

The correct option is D unmindful

From the given sentence we would be understanding the meaning of the word "oblivious" and we choose the word which best expresses it from the options below to replace it.

Now, oblivious means not conscious or aware about something

if we look down at the options below:

indifferent means not interested or concerned about something

watchful means always keeping a look on someone's action

aware means having or showing realization or alertness

unmindful is just the opposite of aware that is not being alert or having realization. It is the correct answer.

Option D is correct.