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Question : Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.

Octopuses are mostly shy and ____ harmless to human beings.

Option 1: generally

Option 2: mainly

Option 3: completely

Option 4: rarely


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Correct Answer: generally


Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blank is the first option.

Generally means in most cases or usually what happens, which is the intended meaning of the sentence that octopuses are in most cases harmless to humans.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

Mainly means more than anything else.
Completely means thoroughly.
Rarely is used for very rare cases.

Therefore, the complete sentence is: Octopuses are mostly shy and generally harmless to human beings.

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