Given below is a word, followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentences(s) which best express(es) the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 ‘None of the above’ if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences.

CAUTIOUS

A. He was such a reckless and cautious driver that nobody wanted to get in his car.

B. The cautious zebra failed to notice the approaching lion and was mindlessly jumping around in the field.

C. Her cautious attitude irked her mother as she knew that one day it would get her into trouble.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is option 5.

Key Points

To answer this question, let's first understand the meaning of the word given in the question:
Cautious: being careful to avoid potential problems or dangers. (सावधान, चौकस)
Now, let's examine the given sentences:
Sentence A: He was such a reckless and cautious driver that nobody wanted to get in his car.
- This sentence incorrectly uses the word "cautious" because "reckless" and "cautious" are contradictory terms.
Sentence B: The cautious zebra failed to notice the approaching lion and was mindlessly jumping around in the field.
- This sentence incorrectly uses the word "cautious" because a cautious zebra would be aware of the approaching lion and avoid danger.
Sentence C: Her cautious attitude irked her mother as she knew that one day it would get her into trouble.
- This sentence incorrectly uses the word "cautious" because being cautious typically helps avoid trouble, not cause it.
So, none of the sentences correctly use the word "cautious" to illustrate its proper meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is "None of the above."