Select the most appropriate option tofill in blank No 5 ........

English Language (CGL) Fill in the blanks

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:
There was still a light on in Mo's room. He often stayed (1)......... reading late into the night. Meggie had (2).......... her love of books from
him. When she (3).......... refuge with him from a bad dream, nothing could lull (4)........... back to sleep better than Mo's calm breathing
(5)............ her and the soundof the pagesturning.

Select the most appropriate option tofill in blank No.5.

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SSC CGL 7 June 2019 Shift-3

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behind

beside

against

around

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Explanation:

- The passage describes Mo's habit of reading late at night, and how Meggie inherited her love for books from him. It emphasizes the comforting presence of Mo while reading, especially highlighting the soothing effect it has on Meggie after a bad dream.

- Option 1: behind - Suggests position at the back of something. In this context, it doesn't quite fit as it implies Mo's location is not beside Meggie.

- Option 2: beside - Suggests being next to or by the side of someone. This fits the context as it indicates Mo's presence is adjacent to Meggie during her sleep.

- Option 3: against - Implies contact or support against a surface. It's not suitable here as it describes a physical support rather than proximity.

- Option 4: around - Denotes surrounding something or someone. This would imply a more encompassing action, which doesn’t directly fit the context of sleeping next to someone.