Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A marketplace is always abuzz with activity. It is especially (1)___________a visit in the evenings. A (2)________range of items are on display. (3) __________and getting a satisfactory (4) __________give the necessary sense of (5) _________to the bored housewife and bring a smile (6) __________her face. People from all (7) __________of life, rich and poor, (8) __________shoulders with each other. From their busy (9). ____________, here people find time to (10) ___________a greeting with friends or neighbours.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 8.
Option 1: join
Option 2: rub
Option 3: pat
Option 4: swipe
Correct Answer: rub
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The sentence would be, "People from all walks of life, rich and poor, rubbed shoulders with each other". The expression "rub shoulders with" is an idiom that means to associate or interact closely with people, often in a social or professional setting. It conveys the idea of being in close proximity or contact with others, and in this context, it emphasises the mingling of individuals from diverse backgrounds in the marketplace.
Therefore, the right word to fill in the blank is rub.
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