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.
Swaminathan had a table on which all his things, his coat, cap, slate, ink bottle, and books, were thrown in a confused (1)______ He sat on his stool and shut his eyes to (2) ________ what work he had for the day: first of course there was arithmetic – those five (3)_______ in profit and loss; then there was English – he had to copy down a page from his English lesson and write dictionary meanings of (4) _______ words; and then there was geography. And only two hours before him to do all this heap of work and get (5) ______ for school.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: disputes
Option 2: puzzles
Option 3: debates
Option 4: conditions
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Correct Answer: puzzles
Solution : The correct choice is the second option .
In the context of the passage, the word "puzzles" fits best to describe the five tasks in profit and loss under arithmetic. The term puzzle implies a sense of complexity or difficulty, which aligns with the nature of the tasks in the arithmetic section.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
- Disputes mean arguments or disagreements between people.
- Debates mean discussions or arguments involving opposing viewpoints.
- Conditions mean circumstances or requirements that must be fulfilled for a particular action or event.
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