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Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Academic life has (1) _________ demanding for students as a result of different internal and external expectations. Teenagers are especially (2)__________ to academic stress because they go through so many personal and social changes. As a result, designing effective and efficient (3) _________ solutions requires a thorough understanding of the causes and consequences of academic stress. Exams are one of the (4)_________ aspects of anyone's life. Exams are stressful for everyone, whether they are students or adults because everyone wants to perform well and no one wants to fail as to avoid (5) ________ in the future.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.

Option 1: ambiguity

Option 2: sneak

Option 3: wanderlust

Option 4: purpose


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: ambiguity


Solution : The first option is the correct choice.

The word ambiguity, functioning as a noun, refers to uncertainty or a lack of clarity. In the context of the sentence, the fear of failure during exams is linked to the desire to avoid unclear or uncertain outcomes in the future. 

The meanings of other words are:

Sneak: This means to move or go in a stealthy way.

Wanderlust: This means a strong desire to travel.

Purpose: This means a reason or purpose to do something.

Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "Exams are stressful for everyone, whether they are students or adults, because everyone wants to perform well and no one wants to fail, so as to avoid ambiguity in the future."

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