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.
Metal allergies can begin to act up (1)____ minutes of putting earrings in your ears. Some people can go a few hours before having to (2)_____ the earrings out, but some can barely stand the (3) _____enough to bother putting earrings in at all. This can be discouraging for those of us (4)____ love to wear earrings, but fortunately, hypoallergenic jewellery for (5)____ ears exists!
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.1.
Option 1: of
Option 2: within
Option 3: about
Option 4: with
Correct Answer: within
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The word within is chosen because it appropriately indicates the time frame when the allergic reactions may begin, aligning with the context of the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is within.