Directions: Fill in the blanks in the passage below, with the word from among the options given for each blank labeled (A) to (G). Choose the word that fits in each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage.
Once upon a time, in a quaint village by the sea, there lived a young girl named Lily. She had a deep love for the _(A) and spent her days exploring the sandy shores and collecting seashells.
One stormy night, a (B) near the village. Lily rushed to the beach, her heart filled with _____(C)____for anyone who might be in danger. Among the wreckage, she found a (D) sailor clinging to a piece of driftwood. Without hesitation, Lily jumped into the turbulent waters and swam towards him.
With great effort, she managed to bring the sailor to safety. He introduced himself as Captain James and thanked Lily for her bravery. In gratitude, he offered her a small, weathered (E) that he had salvaged from the wreckage.
Years passed, and Lily grew older. She still cherished the necklace from Captain James, wearing it as a reminder of their ____(F)_____. Inspired by her rescue mission, Lily decided to become a ____(G)___to save lives at sea.
Select The most appropriate option to fill in blank A.
- AOption (a)
nature
- BOption (b)
books
- COption (c)
adventure
- DOption (d)
ocean
- EOption (e)
animals
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Correct answer
ocean
Why this answer is correct
The correct answer is Option 4.
Key Points
- The context of the passage indicates that the young girl named Lily has a deep love for something. Considering that she spends her days exploring the sandy shores and collecting seashells, the most suitable option is "d) the ocean." This option aligns with the context of the passage, as Lily's love and exploration are centered around the ocean.
Additional Information
- a) nature: Refers to the natural world in general, including land, trees, plants, and animals.
- b) books: Refers to written or printed works consisting of pages bound together, usually containing information or stories.
- c) adventure: Refers to an exciting or daring experience or activity.
- d) the ocean: Refers to the vast body of saltwater covering a significant portion of the Earth's surface.