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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.

Do you live in a house? You might be (1)_________to learn that there are many, many kinds of (2)_______. Most people in the United States are used to living in houses made of wood or bricks. But many people around the world live in houses made of grass, dirt, or cloth.

In the Great Rift Valley of Eritrea, the nomadic people who are in the Atr tribe build their houses of straw. Their houses are shaped like (3)_________-half spheres. The homes are small and cool. The people can move their houses when they want to move. Since the people are (4)___________ they move often. They (5)____________ their animals to new places in order to find food.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.1.

Option 1: socked

Option 2: calculable

Option 3: certain

Option 4: surprised


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: surprised


Solution : The most appropriate choice is the fourth option.

Explanation:
Surprised fits the context as it suggests an unexpected or astonished reaction to the information about different kinds of houses.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Certain means having no doubts or being sure about something.
  • Calculable means able to be calculated or estimated.
  • Socked refers to being hit hard.

Therefore, the correct answer is surprised.

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