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.
In 700 BCE Greek poet Hesiod (1)_____ "Theogony" and "Work and Days". In these mythologies, Atlas was a Titan (2)______ enormous strength. He, along with other titans (3)_______ the gods of Mount Olympus. While the other Titans were banished to Tartaras after being defeated by the god Zeus as retribution, Atlas (4)_______ was forced to carry the earth and the sky for an eternity. In depictions of Atlas, obviously carved by human based on myths, he is shown as a stooped figure carrying the (5)_____ on his shoulders. Because of his association with the globe, maps began to be decorated with this image of Atlas.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.
Option 1: from
Option 2: in
Option 3: of
Option 4: at
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Correct Answer: of
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The preposition "of" is commonly used to indicate possession or association. In this context, it is used to convey that Atlas was a Titan characterized by enormous strength.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "In these mythologies, Atlas was a Titan of enormous strength."
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