Question

1. serene moments

a upsetting
b serious
c calm
d nervous
e rare

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the meaning of "serene". "Serene" means peaceful and calm. Now we check the options:

• A. upsetting: means causing distress, opposite of serene.
• B. serious: means solemn or important, not related to calmness.
• C. calm: has a similar meaning to serene (peaceful, tranquil).
• D. nervous: means anxious, opposite of serene.
• E. rare: means uncommon, not related to the meaning of serene.

So the option with a meaning closest to "serene" is "calm" (option C).

Answer:

C. calm