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.
It was a matter of (1)_________ pleasure that the Chief of Police himself came up to us and congratulated us on our successful efforts in reducing the (2)___________ of child marriages in our area. We were also (3) _________ by other (4) _________ present at the event. Our dear leader, the founder of our NGO, Mr. Kumar, was (5) _________ by the mayor with a bouquet.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: commoners
Option 2: notables
Option 3: dignitaries
Option 4: humans
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Correct Answer: dignitaries
Solution : The correct choice is the third option .
Dignitaries are people who are considered to be important because of their high rank. It is the most suitable word as it helps convey the intended meaning of the sentence: that they were appreciated by other leaders who hold high ranks.
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