Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. Castles are home to a rich history. From blood feuds to tragic pasts, (1)______ love affairs to alleged ghosts, no castle is ever (2)______ a secret to unveil. Known locally as Chateaux Picomtal, Picomtal Castle (3)______ came under new ownership. During the renovation of the (4)______, a surprising discovery was made. Messages (5)______long ago were found on the floorboards of (6)______ upper chambers. The messages were written (7)______1880 and 1881 by Joachim Martin; the carpenter (8)______ installed the flooring. His messages were a diary of 72 entries of his daily (9)______, personal thoughts along with his emotions and feelings. Joachim’s (10)______is indeed a very personal account of the history of those times. The discovery gives us an honest look at an average person’s daily life over 135 years ago. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 10.
Option 1: message
Option 2: diary
Option 3: notebook
Option 4: copy
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Correct Answer: diary
Solution : The correct choice will be the second option.
The context suggests that the missing word is related to Joachim Martin's messages and provides insight into the type of account or record he created. The word that fits best is diary, as mentioned in the previous sentence "His messages were a diary of 72 entries of his daily (9), personal thoughts along with his emotions and feelings."
Therefore, the completed sentence would read: "Joachim’s (10) is indeed a very personal account of the history of those times." The word diary accurately describes the nature of Joachim Martin's messages and the insights they provide into his daily life.
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