Question

Fill in the blank with the most suitable option:
The words "Smitten with" (line 88540) could best be replaced with ____________.

• A. Caressed by
• B. Filtered through
• C. In love with
• D. Awed by
• E. Struck by

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Struck by

"It will grow not again, this fruit of my heart,

Smitten with sunbeams, ruined with rain."

Looking at these lines from a very literal perspective, we note that the first line is talking about 'this fruit..' not growing again and the next line gives the reason why. In this context, the best replacement for "Smitten with" would be option E- struck by. The other choices do not fit the context as they all imply an affectionate gesture whereas the context's requirement is different.