Directions:- In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

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In order to promote reading, we must become role models for the young by setting ___(1)___ our own smartphones to lose ourselves in a book. We too ___(2)___ switch off our devices and set aside space and time to ___(3)___ old habits that once transported us to the world of ___(4)___. Studies report that such deep reading leads one to become sensitive and ___(5)___ citizens of the community.

261)

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 5.

A)

thoughtfully

B)

thoughtless

C)

thoughtfulness

D)

thoughtful

Directions:- 
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

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Whether you are returning from an overambitious trip to the supermarket or (1) ______ purchases from the local farmers’ market, storing seasonal vegetables can be quite (2) ______ challenge. Finding space in the refrigerator for your green vegetables can be (3) ______ worrisome. At the same time, you suffer from guilt pangs for (4) ______ overboard in the market. Well, you can store them (5) ______ by simply chilling them - raw or cooked - and freezing them.

262)

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

A)

creating

B)

attracting

C)

missing

D)

organising

263)

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.

A)

a

B)

of

C)

the

D)

to

264)

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3.

A)

too much

B)

quite

C)

how much

D)

many

265)

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.

A)

having gone

B)

had gone

C)

to going

D)

is going

266)

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.

A)

evenly

B)

heartily

C)

really

D)

easily

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

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Many hundreds of years ago, a Brahmin lived in a town in Northern India. He spent many years (1)______ the ancient books and talking to the learned priests (2)______ came to visit the city. After much effort, he (3) ______ the knowledge of a certain spell. He was (4)______ proud of this and guarded his secret (5)______.

267)

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 1

A)

studying

B)

studied

C)

study

D)

to study

268)

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 2

A)

whom

B)

which

C)

that

D)

who

269)

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 3

A)

used

B)

obtained

C)

found

D)

took

270)

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 4

A)

much

B)

many

C)

very

D)

a lot