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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 1.

Option 1: heap

Option 2: deal

Option 3: order

Option 4: load


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: heap


Solution : The correct choice is the first option .

A heap refers to a disordered or untidy pile of things, which aligns with the description of his coat, cap, slate, ink bottle, and books being thrown in a confused manner on the table.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

  • A deal is a quantity or amount of something, often used in the context of work or tasks.
  • Order means an arrangement or sequence of things.
  • A load is a heavy or bulky mass, often implying a significant amount or quantity of things.
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