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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.
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 1.

Option 1: narrow

Option 2: slight

Option 3: contracted

Option 4: vast


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: vast


Solution : The most appropriate option is the fourth option.

Explanation:
The passage discusses the vastness of options in the world, likening them to the broadness of the horizon. The comparison emphasises the extensive and wide-ranging nature of the choices available to individuals. In the context of the passage, vast aligns best with the idea of a wide array of options and opportunities, emphasising the richness and expansiveness of choices in the world.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Narrow refers to something limited or restricted in scope or width.
  • Slight indicates something small or insignificant in degree.
  • Contracted implies something reduced or made smaller in size or scope.
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