Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.

The playwright borrowed the ________ (crux) of plot from Shakespeare.

Key Points

• Crux means the most important or essential part of something. (किसी चीज़ का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण या आवश्यक भाग)
  • Example: The crux of the matter is that communication is key.
• Marked option Essence means the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something. (किसी चीज़ की आंतरिक प्रकृति या अपरिहार्य गुण)
  • Example: The essence of the story is the relationship between the two main characters.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

• Peel means to remove the outer layer of something. (किसी चीज़ की बाहरी परत को हटाना)
• Subsistence means the minimum amount of resources needed for survival. (जीवित रहने के लिए आवश्यक संसाधनों की न्यूनतम मात्रा)
• Blueprint means a detailed plan or design. (एक विस्तृत योजना या डिज़ाइन)