Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
In 1945, James Leach Miller returned from World War II and shared nothing (1)____ it with his wife. He folded up his Army (2)______, with the medals still pinned to it, and (3)____ put it in the basement, where his older boy would (4)______ take it out to play soldiers. He never complained (5)____ that generation of army men didn't air their problems. His son Michael once offered to take him back to Normandy when World War II veterans (6)____ the journey but his father shook (7)_____ head saying, "I've been there once." Sadly, Mr. Miller, 96 years old, (8)_____ survived the bloodiest battle of World War II, died of (9)_____ from the coronavirus on March 30 (10)_____ an Old Soldiers' Home.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 3.
Option 1: hopefully
Option 2: truly
Option 3: strongly
Option 4: carefully
Correct Answer: carefully
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
Explanation:
The use of
carefully
indicates that he handled the uniform with care, perhaps recognising its significance and the medals still pinned to it. It adds a layer of detail to the action, emphasising a deliberate and respectful approach to storing the uniform.
Therefore, the correct answer is carefully.
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