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.
The child is the father of the man. Childhood is a (1)______ of what one is going to be when one (2)______ maturity. The natural instincts of a man are (3)______ in his childhood. Time modifies them but cannot (4)______ them. History contains numerous examples of great men who gave (5)______ of their future when they were children. A child’s mind is (6)______ and flexible. The mould he receives before his clay (7)______ becomes his permanent mark. The values and standards of (8)______ which will determine his life as a man (9)______ in childhood itself. There may be certain (10)______ of course. A bright morning may end in a storm!
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 9.
Option 1: are developed
Option 2: is developing
Option 3: develops
Option 4: has developed
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Correct Answer: are developed
Solution : The correct choice is the third option .
In the given sentence, since we are talking about childhood, we need to use the verb in the past participle form with an auxiliary verb. Therefore, are developed is the correct choice.
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