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.
"Why?" said Harry in surprise, "There is a (1)_____, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things (2)_____ at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (3)_____," whispered Dobby, suddenly trembling all over. "Dobby has (4)_____ months, sir. Harry Potter (5)_____ in peril.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: those years
Option 2: that year
Option 3: the year
Option 4: this year
Correct Answer: this year
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
- The use of this year is appropriate in the context of the sentence, which discusses a specific year that is currently ongoing.
- Those years and that year refer to periods of time in the past, which are not relevant to the sentence.
- The year is too vague and does not provide enough information about which year is being referred to.
Therefore, the correct answer is this year .
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