Choose the option that completes the sentence using the correct spelling. The ______ silence in the room made everyone uneasy.

Explanation

The correct option is (a). Option (A) is the correctly spelt word. Correct spelling is: “ominous”. It means giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening or menacing in nature (Hindi meaning: अशुभ संके त देने वाला / अनिष्टसूचक). It is commonly used for situations, signs, or feelings that create fear or anxiety about the future. Example: The ominous silence before the announcement worried everyone in the hall. Meanings of all the given options: Option A: Ominous – suggesting future trouble or danger (अशुभ/अनिष्टसूचक). Option B: Ominus – not a standard English spelling; incorrect form (गलत वर्तनी). Option C: Omineous – incorrect spelling; not acceptable in standard English (गलत वर्तनी). Option D: Omminous – incorrect spelling due to double ‘m’; non-standard form (गलत वर्तनी). So the correct answer is (a)