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.
The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected people across the world. During these difficult (1)____ frontline workers have been at the highest risk as (2)____ have been stepping out to work daily (3)____ proper protective gear. An NGO reached out to people to (4)____ funds to procure PPE kits, masks and sanitizers for (5)____ among the frontline workers. Several school children participated (6)_____ this noble initiative. They collected old newspapers and books and (7)_____ them to raise a good sum of money, which was (8)____ used to buy kits. The children were happy to (9)_____ and learnt how taking care of each other is very (10)_____ in such challenging situations.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 7.
Option 1: funded
Option 2: donated
Option 3: sold
Option 4: purchased
Correct Answer: sold
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
Explanation: In this context, the sentence is discussing how the children utilised the old newspapers and books as a means of raising funds. The verb sold indicates that they exchanged these items for money, aligning with the purpose of fundraising.
Therefore, the correct answer is, sold.
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