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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.

Every now and then there are going to be bad days, tough days, mood swings and all things nasty that may put a (1) ______ on our happy days. At any given moment, however, we are the ones who can make a (2)______ between letting these things get in the way or pushing them right out by (3) ______ time in things or people (4) ______ make us happy. I've had this list of things that have made me happy for years now. I made it back to college to help me deal with some difficult times that I faced then. Even today, every now and then when things go (5) ______ I always go back to this, and one or more things listed here always light me up!

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.

Option 1: makeup

Option 2: smile

Option 3: marker

Option 4: damper


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: damper


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .

The term put a damper is an idiom that means to spoil or diminish the positive aspect of something. In this context, it suggests that bad days, tough times, mood swings, and other unpleasant experiences have the potential to diminish the joy or happiness in our lives.

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