Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The guard did not want anything bad to happen, so he ordered the group to step back to avoid anything ________. 

The correct answer is Option 1)

Key Points

• The word "terrible" means extremely bad or serious. (बहुत बुरा या गंभीर)
  • Example: The earthquake caused terrible destruction in the city.
• Hence, the word 'terrible' is appropriate in the context to describe something bad that the guard wants to avoid. (बहुत बुरा या गंभीर)
  • Example: The guard did not want anything bad to happen, so he ordered the group to step back to avoid anything terrible.

Therefore, the correct answer is: 'terrible'.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Habitual (आदतन): Done regularly or repeatedly, often without thinking.
  • Example: His habitual tardiness is starting to annoy his colleagues.
• Diplomatic (राजनयिक): Involving diplomacy or diplomats; tactful.
  • Example: She was very diplomatic in her response to avoid offending anyone.
• Customary (प्रथागत): According to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances.
  • Example: It is customary to shake hands when meeting someone for the first time.