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Which of the following words best captures the meaning of "inquisitive" as used by the author in the passage "The Making of a Scientist"?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 10 · English · The Making of a Scientist
  1. a. curious
  2. b. skeptical
  3. c. indifferent
  4. d. content
Answer
a. curious

The correct answer is a. curious — 4. Select option a, "curious", as the correct answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. 1. Read the sentence containing "inquisitive" to understand its context.
  2. 2. Recall that the passage describes the scientist’s eagerness to explore and ask questions.
  3. 3. Match this sense with the option that means eager to learn or ask questions.
  4. 4. Select option a, "curious", as the correct answer.
Common mistake: Confusing inquisitive with skeptical or indifferent

Concept tested: Vocabulary – word meaning

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