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.
Individuals might not always do just what we (1)________ like them to do. No matter how justified or marginal our requirements (2)_________ we will occasionally be disheartened. Instinctually, when our expectations are not fulfilled, we become hurt and upset. Altercations terrify us since they are uncomfortable and have the potential to destroy relationships. However, avoiding confrontation does not (3)___________ the dispute, as unanswered questions also have a detrimental (4)__________ on relationships. Indeed, the true source of (5)___________ is our confrontational style, not the problem itself.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: issues
Option 2: failure
Option 3: quarrel
Option 4: contestation
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Correct Answer: contestation
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .
Contestation refers to disagreement, opposition, or conflict, and it accurately conveys the idea that the root of the problem lies in the confrontational approach rather than the problem itself. It aligns well with the context of the passage, emphasising the role of confrontational behaviour in causing disputes.
Therefore, the right word to fill in the blank is contestation.
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