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.
One of the myths (1)__________ with the Great Wall of China is that it is the only man-made (2)__________ that can be seen from the moon with the naked eye. The (3)_________ originated in Richard Halliburton's 1938 book. The Second Book of Marvels. However, this myth is simply not true. Richard Halliburton's claim was contradicted (4)__________ astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Yang Liwei. A more (5)_________ assumption would be to say that the Great Wall can be visible from a low orbit of the earth, which is not unique in this regard as many other artificial constructions can be seen from that height.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: disassociated
Option 2: organised
Option 3: depreciated
Option 4: associated
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Correct Answer: associated
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
Associated means connected or linked to something. This use of associated fits well in the context, indicating that the myth is linked to or connected with the Great Wall of China. It helps maintain the flow and coherence of the passage.
Therefore, the correct answer is associated .
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