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.
Were the stories we told each (1)_______ true? Who knows? At the best of (2)_______, a story is a slippery thing. (3)________ no one had told us this (4)__________ one, though it was the tale we most (5)______ to know.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: time
Option 2: schedule
Option 3: clock
Option 4: times
Correct Answer: times
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
In this context, the phrase "at the best of times " is an idiomatic expression that means under the most favourable or optimal conditions. It is commonly used to convey that something is challenging or slippery, even in the best or most ideal circumstances. The word times fits well in this context, maintaining the idiomatic expression and providing a meaningful interpretation of the passage.
Therefore, the correct answer is times.
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