Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can replace the word printed in italics in the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence. The people attending the carnival looked gay and happy.
A
occasion
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B
fair
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C
function
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D
revelry
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Solution
The correct option is A revelry The highlighted word means 'celebration'.
Option D is correct. 'Revelry' also means 'celebration'. Thus, it has the correct meaning and is the correct answer.
Options A, B and C are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
'Occasion' means 'event', 'fair' means 'A travelling show' and 'function' means 'social gathering'.