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.
It was a dark autumn night. The old banker was walking (1)______ and down his study and remembering (2)______ fifteen years before, he (3)______ given a party one autumn evening. (4)______ had been many clever men present (5)______ they had interesting conversations. (6)______ other things they had talked (7)______ capital punishment. The (8)______ of the guests, among (9)______ were many journalists and intellectual men, (10)______ of the death penalty.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 8.
Option 1: majority
Option 2: much
Option 3: any
Option 4: some
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Correct Answer: majority
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
The word majority is the correct choice, as it describes the greater part or number of the guests. The sentence goes on to provide additional information about the composition of the guests.
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