Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No 5 ........

English (CPO) Reading comprehension (P)

Instructions
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.
Comprehension:
After coffee had been served in different-sized cups and mugs, the chief rose (1)______ his place at the head of the table (2)______ a
speech of welcome, (3)______ Aziz translated. Scott made a short (4)______, which was applauded even before Aziz had been given
the (5)______ to interpret what he had said.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5

This questions was previously asked in

SSC CPO 9th Dec 2019 Shift-2

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probability

moment

chance

turning

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Explanation:

- In the passage, someone is making a speech and needs an interpreter. The narrator says the speech was applauded before the interpreter had the opportunity to do his job.

- Option 1: "probability" doesn't fit as it refers to the likelihood of something happening, which is not relevant here.

- Option 2: "moment" could fit but doesn't fully capture the sense of providing someone an occasion to act.

- Option 3: "chance" is suitable as it captures allowing someone the opportunity or possibility to do something.

- Option 4: "turning" is irrelevant here, as it doesn't fit naturally in the context.

- Option 3: "chance" is the correct choice because it appropriately completes the idea that Aziz hadn't been given the opportunity to interpret the speech yet.