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.
War is mostly glorified and (1)______ by society. The real picture of warfare is as horrific and (2)______ as one can imagine. Often, soldiers who witness death-like experiences suffer from psychological disorders and are (3)______ for the rest of their lives. Many war poems contrast all the sentimental myths about warfare by (4)______ soldiers face. The real trauma is seen in people who are left to (5)_______ for their loved ones after they are gone.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: think
Option 2: memorise
Option 3: mourn
Option 4: resist
Correct Answer: mourn
Solution : The correct answer is in the third option.
The context suggests that people are left to mourn the harsh realities after their loved ones are gone. Mourn is the suitable word here, as it means to feel or express grief or sorrow, especially in response to a death.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Think: To engage in cognitive processes, consider or reflect.
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Memorise: To commit something to memory or remember it.
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Resist: To oppose or withstand.
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