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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.

Malti had to wait long to see her son, Abhik. She had worked hard to (1)______ her husband’s last wish that Abhik should (2)______ his higher education at Cambridge. Abhik (3)______ to be meritorious and hardworking and had secured a seat. Making ends meet was (4)______ and a trip back home in the vacation, (5)______ for the mother and son. 
 

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 5.

Option 1: uncouth

Option 2: unbearable

Option 3: unaffordable

Option 4: uncomfortable


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: unaffordable


Solution : The correct choice is the third option .

Unaffordable means something too expensive to be able to buy. In this context, it helps convey that a trip back home from vacation would be too expensive for the mother and son.

Therefore, the complete sentence is: "Making ends meet was difficult, and a trip back home in the vacation, unaffordable for the mother and son."

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