Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.

Siddharth struggled to read and __________ the passage his teacher had asked him to. However hard he tried, he found the words too ________ to understand.

The correct answer is: comprehend; complicated.

Key Points

• The context tells us that Siddharth found it difficult to read and understand the paragraph that his teacher had assigned him. The words were too complex for him to understand, no matter how hard he tried.
• The word "comprehend" means to understand something fully and deeply. (समझना)
  • Example: It took me a while to comprehend the complex theories presented in the lecture.
• "Complicated" refers to something that is difficult to understand or deal with because it has many different parts or is intricate. (जटिल)
  • Example: The instructions for assembling the furniture were so complicated that I had to ask for help.
• Hence, we can infer that the context of Siddharth struggling with the passage suggests that he found it hard to comprehend due to its complicated nature.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

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

• Observe (निरिक्षण करना): To watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something, especially in order to learn more about it.
  • Example: Scientists observe the behaviour of animals in the wild to understand their habits and social structures.
• Discover (खोज करना): To find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time.
  • Example: He discovered a hidden talent for painting during the art class.
• Confound (विस्मित करना): To cause surprise or confusion in someone, especially by acting against their expectations.
  • Example: The magician's trick confounded the audience, leaving them in awe.