Question

Pick the option that best fills in the blank in the given sentence to complete it logically and correctly.

The children were so ______ that the teacher had to yell to be heard.

• A. Perverse
• B. Obstreperous
• C. Morose
• D. Discreet

Answer 1

The correct option is B Obstreperous

'Obstreperous' means noisy or quarrelsome, which is the best choice. 'Perverse' means 'resistant to guidance or discipline'; 'morose' means showing a brooding ill-humor and 'discreet' means careful not to attract attention or give offence.

So, the correct answer is B).