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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. 5.

Option 1: sign

Option 2: signature

Option 3: light

Option 4: symbolic


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: sign


Solution : The first option is correct.

  • A sign means something that shows that somebody or something is present, exists, or may happen. It is the most appropriate word to fill in the blank, as it fits the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is sign .

Additional Information

  • Signature refers to a person's written name.
  • Light means something that is not heavy or dark.
  • Symbolic means something that represents or is a symbol of something else.

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