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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.

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 4.

Option 1: rigid

Option 2: awkward

Option 3: difficult

Option 4: visible


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: difficult


Solution : The correct choice is the third option .

In the context of the passage, the word difficult is suitable to describe the task related to English. The term difficult aligns with the challenge or complexity associated with understanding and defining certain words.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

  • Rigid means stiff or unyielding; not easily bent or changed.
  • Awkward means clumsy or uncoordinated, causing discomfort or embarrassment.
  • Visible means able to be seen; perceptible to the eye.
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