Question : In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Indian culture treats guests as God and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and (1)____ of the family itself. Even though we don't have anything to eat, the guests are never left hungry and are always (2)____ after by the members of the family. Elders and respect for elders is a major component of Indian culture. Elders are the (3)____ force for any family and hence the love and respect for elders comes from (4)____ and is not artificial. An individual takes blessings from his elders by touching their feet. Elders drill and (5)____ the Indian culture within us as we grow.
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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: parcel
Option 2: member
Option 3: mate
Option 4: colleague
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Correct Answer: parcel
Solution : The correct choice is the f irst option.
Part and parcel means to be an essential part of something, in this case, part of a family, which conveys the intended meaning that Indian culture treats guests as a part of their family.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- A member is an individual who belongs to a group, organisation, society, team, or any kind of collective entity.
- Mate is a term often used in informal contexts, especially in British English and Australian English, to refer to a friend or a companion.
- A colleague is someone who works with you or shares a workplace, typically in a professional or occupational setting.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Indian culture treats guests as God and serves them and takes care of them as if they are a part and parcel of the family itself."
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