Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 4 ........

English Language (MTS) Fill in the blanks

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of thealternatives given. Select the most
appropriate option for each blank.
We set sail the very next day, and cruised from island to island in the fine weather. (1)______ we landed we found a crowd of merchants
and clients eager (2)______ business with us. At last we came to (3)______ peaceful island, with no sign of human (4)______. It was a
lovely place, with green trees, brightly (5)______ birds, and cool running streams. I roamed around and found a pleasant spot to eat the
lunch that I had brought with me.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

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SSC MTS 27th October 2021 Shift-2

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Explanation:

- The passage talks about a journey where people move from island to island.

- It mentions encounters with crowds of merchants and clients, suggesting a lively trade environment.

- For blank no. 4, it refers to an island with no signs of human presence.

1. Option 1: inhabitants - ?? This word typically refers to people living permanently in a particular place.

2. Option 2: people - ?? This term is a generic reference to humans and does not explicitly imply a permanent presence.

3. Option 3: persons - ?? A general term for individuals, but less commonly used for implying presence or habitation in a place.

4. Option 4: individuals - ?? This word refers to separate human beings but not commonly used for implying habitation.

- Correct Answer: Option 1: inhabitants - This fits well as it implies there are no people living on the island, matching "no sign of human presence."