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In the following sentence a part of the sentence is underlined. There are some alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed choose option 4 'No improvement' as your answer. Jane is one of my best friends, I can always tell when she is quixotic and thinking about her troubled childhood.

In the following sentence a part of the sentence is underlined. There are some alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed choose option 4 'No improvement' as your answer. Jane is one of my best friends, I can always tell when she is quixotic and thinking about her troubled childhood. Correct Answer Wistful

The word 'quixotic' means 'foolish' and is not suitable here.

Wistful=> nostalgic; regretful

Grandiose=> magnificent

Meticulous=> careful

Option 1 is the correct answer as the sentence talks about a person's troubled childhood.

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