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 number.
Anders couldn't get to the bank until just before it closed, so of course the (1)_______ was endless and he got (2)______ behind two women whose loud, stupid conversation put him in a murderous (3)_______. He was never in the best of tempers (4)_______. Anders - a book critic known for the weary, elegant savagery with which he (5)________ almost everything he reviewed.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.
Option 1: somewhat
Option 2: always
Option 3: whenever
Option 4: anyway
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Correct Answer: anyway
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation :
In the context of the sentence, the phrase "He was never in the best of tempers" indicates that Anders' temperament was consistently not in the best state. The adverb anyway is used in informal language to convey continuity or persistence despite other factors. In this case, it is suitable to express that Anders' temperament was generally not good, regardless of the circumstances.
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