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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.

I was surprised (1)______at the news that my father spared me, any thought, and second at my brother's compliment, (2)______ it was backhanded. Dhri (3)_______commented on my looks; nor did he encourage me to comment on his. Such useless (4)_______he believed, made people vain. Was this another (5)________of change?

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.

Option 1: earlier

Option 2: first

Option 3: in the beginning

Option 4: second


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: first


Solution : The second option is correct.

  • First is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank, as it refers to the beginning of something.
  • It is an ordinal term, implying that there will be a second or subsequent item.
  • The word can be used as an adjective or an adverb, depending on the context.

Hence, the correct answer is first.

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