Given below are a few sentences with one blank in each. Below each sentence are given four words among which one word might fill the blank. If none of the words fill the blank to form a meaningful sentence, choose option 5 ‘None of the above’ as your answer.

The historical novel vividly captures the intricate ___________ of society during the Renaissance, portraying the complexities of class, politics, and culture in a time of great change.

Solution

The sentence talks about how the historical novel captures the intricate aspects of society during the Renaissance. The word "fabric" metaphorically refers to the intricate structure or composition of society, reflecting the complexities being portrayed in the novel. The other options are incorrect: b) Facade: This word refers to the outer appearance or front of something, which doesn't capture the intricacies of society being discussed. c) Folly: This word means lack of good sense or foolishness, which doesn't match the idea of intricacies being portrayed. d) Fervor: While this word means intense passion or enthusiasm, it doesn't accurately describe the intricate aspects of society.