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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.

I was surprised (1)______at the news that my father spared me, any thought, and second at my brother's compliment, (2)______ it was backhanded. Dhri (3)_______commented on my looks; nor did he encourage me to comment on his. Such useless (4)_______he believed, made people vain. Was this another (5)________of change?

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.

Option 1: always

Option 2: never

Option 3: forever

Option 4: ever


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: never


Solution : The second option is correct.

  • Never means not at any time or on any occasion.
  • The presence of the word nor in the following part of the sentence suggests that a negative word is required in the blank 3.

Therefore, the correct answer is never.

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