Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can replace the word printed in bold in the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Everyone was listening to the news of the earthquake with mounting anxiety.

• A. interest
• B. eagerness
• C. uneasiness
• D. grief

Answer 1

The correct option is C uneasiness

The highlighted word means 'unpleasant feeling'.

Option C is correct. 'Uneasiness' also means 'unpleasant feeling'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.

Options A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

'Eagerness' means 'enthusiasm' and 'grief' means 'sorrow'.