Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Daniel is worried lately. Usually, life is good for him. He (1)_______ a nice little shop where he sells souvenirs to tourists and lives in a nice cottage with his wife and their three teenage kids. They have a dog, a cat, and a backyard (2)_______ barbecue. They host all the family (3)_______, and his wife's turkey is the best in the country. What can be better than that, right? But lately, not all is well. There are (4)______ clouds in the sky, and all they talk about is terror and war. They feel something may happen. The (5)_______ life as he knows may be lost forever.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: flush
Option 2: agreeable
Option 3: ease
Option 4: comfortable
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Correct Answer: comfortable
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .
In this context, comfortable describes the quality of Daniel's life that he fears might be lost due to the current concerns about terror and war. It implies that a sense of security and contentment that he had may be jeopardised. The word comfortable fits well in conveying the idea of a life that is currently stable and pleasant but is under threat or uncertainty.
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