Choose the appropriate noun form of the underlined adjective to fill the blank: The scented candles smelled heavenly. The candles' _______ was captivating.
A
scenting
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B
scenture
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C
scentness
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D
scent
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Solution
The correct option is D scent The abstract noun form of the adjective, 'scented' is 'scent'. It means a pleasant, natural smell. Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as there is no word such as 'scenting' or 'scenture' or 'scentness' in English language. These words don't carry any meaning.