Out of the given alternatives given choose the most appropriate option.
Actions speak louder than words.
Words ____________.

Correct option is C

The correct option to complete the sentence is (c) do not speak as loud as actions.
• Explanation:
– The sentence is a proverbial expression, meaning that actions are more meaningful than mere words.
– “Do not speak as loud as actions” complements the proverb correctly.
• Grammatical rule used:
– Use comparative constructions to emphasize contrast in impact or intensity.
• Explanation in Hindi:
– यह कहावत दर्शाती है कि कार्य शब्दों से अधिक प्रभावशाली होते हैं। अतः शब्द उतनी जोर से नहीं बोलते जितना कार्य करते हैं।
• Example:
– Actions speak louder than words; words do not speak as loud as actions. ✅
Meanings of the other options:
• (a) speak less loud than actions ❌
– English: Grammatically awkward.
– Hindi: कम जोर से बोलते हैं
• (b) speak as loud as actions ❌
– English: Suggests equality, contradicts the proverb.
– Hindi: उतनी ही जोर से बोलते हैं
• (d) are spoken louder than actions ❌
– English: Passive voice, illogical in this context.
– Hindi: कार्यों से अधिक जोर से बोले जाते हैं