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.
One’s options in this world are as (1) ___________________ as the horizon, which is technically a circle and thus (2) _______________ broad. Yet we must choose each step we take with (3) _______________ caution, for the footprints we leave (4) ___________ are as important as the (5) _____________ we will follow. They’re part of the same journey: our story.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: utmost
Option 2: slack
Option 3: unmindful
Option 4: inattentive
Correct Answer: utmost
Solution : The most appropriate option is the first option.
Explanation:
The sentence suggests that, despite the vastness of options available to us
(as broad as the horizon)
, we must tread carefully and choose our steps wisely.
Utmost caution
fits in this context as it implies the
highest level of care and attention,
aligning with the idea of being mindful and deliberate in our choices to make meaningful footprints.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Slack means careless or negligent.
- Unmindful means indicating a lack of attention or awareness, similar to "inattentive".
- Inattentive means not paying attention or being careless.
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