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 will not fully come back.
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 is about cherishing something valuable that has a positive impact on one's life.
- It stresses the importance of maintaining the bond and avoiding conflicts that can disrupt it.
- The missing word should reflect a strong and impactful relationship.
Option 1: Knowledge
- Knowledge is valuable, but the context of keeping it "unbroken" and avoiding "jarring notes" fits better with personal connections.
Option 2: Friendship
- Friendship fits the context as it refers to a relationship that can be beautiful and powerful.
- The passage's focus is on avoiding discord and maintaining harmony, fitting well with friendship.
Option 3: Brotherhood
- Brotherhood is strong but often implies family or close societal bonds, not necessarily applicable to everyone in the same way friendship is.
Option 4: Relationship
- While accurate in some ways, "relationship" is too broad; it doesn't specify the personal and special connection implied in the passage.
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By: Parvesh Mehta