Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:

Pakistan lost a _________ wicket just when they seemed to be doing so well, and that led to their eventual defeat.

• A. Critic
• B. Crucial
• C. Sensitive
• D. Providential

Answer 1

The correct option is B Crucial

Option B: 'Crucial' means 'involving an extremely important decision or result, critical'. It relates to the given sentence: the wicket was very important to decide if Pakistan would lose or win the match.

Hence option B is correct.

Option A: 'Critic' refers to a person who judges, evaluates or decides. 'Critic' refers to a person whereas 'critical' describes a situation. They may have a similar meaning but the specific word 'critic' is not the appropriate form required here.

Option C: 'Sensitive' means 'easily pained or annoyed'.

Option D: 'Providential' means 'fortunate or lucky'. The wicket was not lucky for Pakistan since they lost because of it.

These words do not complete the sentence in meaning, and 'crucial' is the most appropriate option.

Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.