Question : Comprehension:
In the given passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party - and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4)_________ read and she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________right out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it's New Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter. “But, Mom, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1
Option 1: enjoying
Option 2: living
Option 3: calming
Option 4: relaxing
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Correct Answer: enjoying
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
Explanation : Enjoying fits best in the sentence as it expresses the feeling of pleasure or contentment. The phrase enjoying the peace and quiet is a common way to describe someone taking pleasure in a calm and tranquil environment at home.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She was enjoying the peace and quiet at home.
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