DIRECTIONS: in the following question, a part of sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.
I was greatly shocked by the most ruthless murder.

Options

A. A) gruesome
B. B) shocking
C. C) loathsome
D. D) No Improvement

Answer

A

Explanation

gruesome (Adjective) : very unpleasant and filling you with horror (of death injury)
ruthless (Adj.) : hard and cruel (of people or their behaviour)
loathsome (Adj.) : extremely unpleasant, disgusting Hence, gruesome is the right usage.