Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
A young man walks toward me with a stick slung across his back and a (1)_______ of sheep at his feet, which carry him down the path (2)______ a crowd of rowdy children. An older man follows, weatherworn but still (3)______, a rifle over his left shoulder. He clicks his tongue to (4)______ the flock. Behind him are two women on horses; I guess (5)______ are his wife and daughter.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: strong
Option 2: stick
Option 3: thin
Option 4: slow
Correct Answer: strong
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
Strong is the appropriate choice in this context. This helps convey the intended meaning that an older man followed the young man, who seemed aged but showed great physical power, as he was holding a rifle over his shoulder.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: An older man follows, weatherworn but still strong, a rifle over his left shoulder.
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