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.
As a rule, you see, I'm not lugged into family rows. On the occasions when Aunt is calling Aunt like mastodons bellowing (1)_______. Primaeval swamps and Uncle James's letter about Cousin Mabel's peculiar behaviour is being shot (2)_____ the family circle ('Please read this carefully and send it on Jane') the clan has a tendency (3)______. ignore me. It's one of the advantages I get from (4)_______. a bachelor and, according to my nearest and dearest, practically a half-witted bachelor (5)________that.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: round
Option 2: for
Option 3: at
Option 4: about
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Correct Answer: round
Solution : The first option is correct.
Explanation :
In this context, the preposition round is used to convey the distribution or circulation of Uncle James's letter within the family circle. The word round functions as a preposition, connecting the verb shot with its object, the family circle.
This construction suggests that Uncle James's letter is being disseminated or shared among the members of the family.
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