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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.

Louisiana hosts one of the (1)_____ well-known celebration - Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday". This (2)_____ is sometimes called "Shrove Tuesday", (3)_____ wear masks and costumes. overturn social conventions, dance, and organise competitions and parades. Related popular practices (4)_____ associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated (5)_____ the penitential season of Lent.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.

Option 1: holiday

Option 2: variation

Option 3: vacation

Option 4: vocation


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: holiday


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation:

In the context provided, the passage discusses a celebration known as Mardi Gras, which is referred to as "Fat Tuesday." The term holiday fits well here because Mardi Gras is indeed a celebrated event, commonly associated with festivities, parades, and cultural activities. Holiday denotes a special day of celebration or observance, aligning perfectly with the description of Mardi Gras in the passage.

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