Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)Meaning: Stubble - Small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds, Agony - Pain, August - profoundly honoured, Conceit - excessive pride The blank requires an adjective to be filled for “burning activity”. “August and Conceit” meaning “honoured and pride, respectively” can’t be filled in the blank as no burning activity can be a positive adjective like these. “Stubble” illustrates the burning activity to be of “small pieces of stem or leaves” which fits perfectly to make a meaningful sentence.