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.
Socrates is flying. No, he is (1)_____. The wings behind him beat in a calming rhythm (2)______ the cool air rushes past. His wings are all that matter, (3)_______ at the rushing wind like the sails of some great sea vessel, the feathery appendages he is and he will ever want to be. His back muscles flex with the (4)_______ that takes him high above the ground. He feels the effort, of course, but sweeping into the sky does not require much of one. The (5)_______ is pleasurable, even exhilarating. With flight, there is freedom beyond description, an ecstasy bordering on emotion.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
Option 1: affection
Option 2: effort
Option 3: manipulation
Option 4: litigation
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Correct Answer: effort
Solution : The correct answer is the second option, i.e., effort.
In the context of the passage, the word effort fits seamlessly, describing the physical exertion or energy required for the action of flying. Effort refers to the physical or mental exertion needed to accomplish a task, achieve a goal, or perform an activity.
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