In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Blessed is the man or woman into whose life has come the beauty and power of such a _____. Prize it well. Do all in your _____ to keep such a friendship unbroken. Avoid the _____, for when it comes it cannot be _____and the jarring note mars the harmony. It is not alone a question of _____that may be full and complete. It is the hurt in the heart that will not readily heal and the confidence that
Blessed is the man or woman into whose life has come the beauty and power of such a _____.
knowledge
Incorrect Answerfriendship
Correct Answerbrotherhood
Incorrect Answerrelationship
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- The passage speaks about the beauty and power of something valuable in life.
- It emphasizes cherishing and maintaining this.
- It cautions against actions that might break this bond, leading to irreparable harm.
- The term that fits best here signifies a deep personal connection.
- Option 1: Knowledge - Knowledge doesn't fit as it doesn't have a fragility that needs preserving.
- Option 2: Friendship - Friendship perfectly aligns with beauty, power, and fragility described.
- Option 3: Brotherhood - While meaningful, it doesn't capture the fragility aspect as strongly.
- Option 4: Relationship - Broad term but lacks the specific nuance of friendship's beauty and power.
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By: Parvesh Mehta