Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
To the mother's surprise, the soup had gone completely mouldy.

• A. finished
• B. cold
• C. stale
• D. sour

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

stale

In this sentence we would be looking into the alternate of the given word "mouldy"

Mouldy means covered with a fungal growth which causes decay, due to age or damp conditions. On the other hand, stale means contamination(of food), no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry. It is the correct answer.

If we look into the other options,

Finished means bringing to an end

Cold means of or at a low or relatively low temperature, especially when compared with the human body

Sour means having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar

Option C is correct