In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.


Miss Caroline was no more (1)__________ twenty-one. She had bright auburn hair, pink (2)__________, and wore crimson finger-nail polish. She also (3)__________high-heeled pumps and a red-and-white (4)__________dress. She looked and smelled (5)__________a peppermint drop.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

One of the (1) ________ that Elizabeth had to attend was ballet, and she loathed it. She would stuff (2) ________ into her pink tut, and stare at her (3) ________ in the mirror and try to tell herself that she was not made for dance. But the truth was (4) ________ for her to see. She was having two left feet. She (5) ________ never be a ballet dancer.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The beach is often (1) ________ to as nature's most (2) _______ tourist spot. Going to the beach allows you to take in all of nature's splendour, which includes a (3) _________ of (4) _________ sights. The beach is the perfect place where I can sit, relax and enjoy the (5) ________ and beautiful natural surroundings.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Inevitably, my approach will often be a personal one; how the idea grew in my mind, what shapes it took, how it (1) _________ me and affected my action. There will also be some (2) __________ personal experiences which have nothing to do with the subject in its wider aspects, but which coloured my mind and influenced my approach to the whole problem. Our judgments of countries and peoples are based on many factors; among them our personal contacts, if there have been any, have a (3)________ influence. If we do not personally know the people of a country we are apt to misjudge them even (4) ________ than otherwise, and (5) ________them entirely alien and different.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

People who hitchhike talk about (1)__________ experiences in the course of their journeys. While there are (2)_________ bitter experiences, most of the trips are pleasant. What comes out as a common point worth mentioning (3)__________ the goodness that most drivers and riders exhibit. The (4)__________ rendered by them not just in giving them a ride but in also sponsoring food along the way. Faith in humanity and (5)__________ wins in the bargain.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
I understood why these highly (1) ___________ professionals remained in the closet. I was one of (2) _________. We could not deny our (3) __________ experiences and senses. Yet our training was in many ways diametrically (4) _________ to the information, experiences and beliefs we had accumulated. So we remained (5) _________.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Their popular works had a moral tenor directed (1)________the upliftment of the society. In (2)________tales, they present a neat moral distinction. The wrongness (3)________rightness of either side is invariably undoubted. There are demonic characters (4)________cause innocents to (5)________ for a while

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.


Miss Caroline was no more (1)__________ twenty-one. She had bright auburn hair, pink (2)__________, and wore crimson finger-nail polish. She also (3)__________high-heeled pumps and a red-and-white (4)__________dress. She looked and smelled (5)__________a peppermint drop.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The effect (1)________ on the mind by travelling depends entirely on the mind of the traveller and on the way in which he conducts himself. The chief idea of one very common type of traveller is to see as many objects of (2)__________ as he possibly can. If he can only after his return home say that he has seen such and such a temple, castle, picture gallery, or museum, he is perfectly (3)_______. Therefore, when he arrives at a famous city, he (4)______ it, so that he may get over as quickly as possible the task of seeing its principal sights, entered them by name in his notebook as visited or, in his own phraseology ‘done’, then hurry on to another city which he treats in the same (5)________ way.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
I understood why these highly (1) ___________ professionals remained in the closet. I was one of (2) _________. We could not deny our (3) __________ experiences and senses. Yet our training was in many ways diametrically (4) _________ to the information, experiences and beliefs we had accumulated. So we remained (5) _________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The beach is often (1) ________ to as nature's most (2) _______ tourist spot. Going to the beach allows you to take in all of nature's splendour, which includes a (3) _________ of (4) _________ sights. The beach is the perfect place where I can sit, relax and enjoy the (5) ________ and beautiful natural surroundings.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Inevitably, my approach will often be a personal one; how the idea grew in my mind, what shapes it took, how it (1) _________ me and affected my action. There will also be some (2) __________ personal experiences which have nothing to do with the subject in its wider aspects, but which coloured my mind and influenced my approach to the whole problem. Our judgments of countries and peoples are based on many factors; among them our personal contacts, if there have been any, have a (3)________ influence. If we do not personally know the people of a country we are apt to misjudge them even (4) ________ than otherwise, and (5) ________them entirely alien and different.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The effect (1)________ on the mind by travelling depends entirely on the mind of the traveller and on the way in which he conducts himself. The chief idea of one very common type of traveller is to see as many objects of (2)__________ as he possibly can. If he can only after his return home say that he has seen such and such a temple, castle, picture gallery, or museum, he is perfectly (3)_______. Therefore, when he arrives at a famous city, he (4)______ it, so that he may get over as quickly as possible the task of seeing its principal sights, entered them by name in his notebook as visited or, in his own phraseology ‘done’, then hurry on to another city which he treats in the same (5)________ way.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

We planned to visit Shimla (1)________went to Agra. My friends and I (2)________disappointed as I really wanted to be in the snow valleys. As they say, ‘All is well that ends (3) ________’. I was mesmerised to see the beauty of the greatest (4)________ of Indian history. It was the moment of life for me to (5)________there.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.


Miss Caroline was no more (1)__________ twenty-one. She had bright auburn hair, pink (2)__________, and wore crimson finger-nail polish. She also (3)__________high-heeled pumps and a red-and-white (4)__________dress. She looked and smelled (5)__________a peppermint drop.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Reaching the stall from which the sound was emanating, he saw that it was deserted. It was festooned (1)________ flowers: blue-bells and foxgloves and harebells and daffodils, but also with violets and lilies. The use and function of these flowers is chiefly (2)_______; they bring pleasure; they can be given to a loved one as a token of admiration and affection, and the sound they make is pleasing (3) ________ the ear. Also, they catch the light (4) ________ delightfully. Dustan could not but observe that the colour of sunlight glittering through the purple crystal was inferior in both (5) ________to that of her eyes.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

With Siya’s next step she was standing (1) ________ a lake, and the candlelight shone brightly on the water. She was walking through the mountains, (2) _______ lonely crags, where the candlelight was reflected in the eyes of the creatures of the high snows. She (3) _______ a chariot being pulled. She could hear the (4) ________ of water as it splashed and sang its way into a small (5) _________.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

With Siya’s next step she was standing (1) ________ a lake, and the candlelight shone brightly on the water. She was walking through the mountains, (2) _______ lonely crags, where the candlelight was reflected in the eyes of the creatures of the high snows. She (3) _______ a chariot being pulled. She could hear the (4) ________ of water as it splashed and sang its way into a small (5) _________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Delhi is one of India's most popular tourist destinations, not only because it is the country's capital, but also because it has a rich history (1)__________ the walls that surround it. When it comes to tourists (2)___________, the Akshardham Temple is one of the most popular in Delhi. This temple is both an (3)___________ wonder and an important part of Hindu (4)_________. Nobody who lives in Delhi or visits Delhi hasn't been to the Akshardham Temple. Its beauty is beyond our ability to (5)___________. For one thing, the beauty of Akshardham, as well as the level of precision with which it is created, has always enthralled me.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The room was decorated with a number of (1) ____________ objects, difficult to be seen around, small items of antique statuary and clay pots. (2) _________ the wall hung a stick, (3) __________ about with ivy leaves. It was (4) ______ with a small chaise longue. The wooden boards (5) ________ beneath the feet of the boy present.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Even (1) _________ we find in our individual hearts, (2) _________ all the broadcast and telecast teachings of science and the discoveries of the (3) __________, that we cannot (4) ___________ the Garden of Eden from our imagination and (5) __________ it is a blessing.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Even (1) _________ we find in our individual hearts, (2) _________ all the broadcast and telecast teachings of science and the discoveries of the (3) __________, that we cannot (4) ___________ the Garden of Eden from our imagination and (5) __________ it is a blessing.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Even (1) _________ we find in our individual hearts, (2) _________ all the broadcast and telecast teachings of science and the discoveries of the (3) __________, that we cannot (4) ___________ the Garden of Eden from our imagination and (5) __________ it is a blessing.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The room was decorated with a number of (1) ____________ objects, difficult to be seen around, small items of antique statuary and clay pots. (2) _________ the wall hung a stick, (3) __________ about with ivy leaves. It was (4) ______ with a small chaise longue. The wooden boards (5) ________ beneath the feet of the boy present.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The room was decorated with a number of (1) ____________ objects, difficult to be seen around, small items of antique statuary and clay pots. (2) _________ the wall hung a stick, (3) __________ about with ivy leaves. It was (4) ______ with a small chaise longue. The wooden boards (5) ________ beneath the feet of the boy present.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Even (1) _________ we find in our individual hearts, (2) _________ all the broadcast and telecast teachings of science and the discoveries of the (3) __________, that we cannot (4) ___________ the Garden of Eden from our imagination and (5) __________ it is a blessing.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Delhi is one of India's most popular tourist destinations, not only because it is the country's capital, but also because it has a rich history (1)__________ the walls that surround it. When it comes to tourists (2)___________, the Akshardham Temple is one of the most popular in Delhi. This temple is both an (3)___________ wonder and an important part of Hindu (4)_________. Nobody who lives in Delhi or visits Delhi hasn't been to the Akshardham Temple. Its beauty is beyond our ability to (5)___________. For one thing, the beauty of Akshardham, as well as the level of precision with which it is created, has always enthralled me.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The room was decorated with a number of (1) ____________ objects, difficult to be seen around, small items of antique statuary and clay pots. (2) _________ the wall hung a stick, (3) __________ about with ivy leaves. It was (4) ______ with a small chaise longue. The wooden boards (5) ________ beneath the feet of the boy present.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Delhi is one of India's most popular tourist destinations, not only because it is the country's capital, but also because it has a rich history (1)__________ the walls that surround it. When it comes to tourists (2)___________, the Akshardham Temple is one of the most popular in Delhi. This temple is both an (3)___________ wonder and an important part of Hindu (4)_________. Nobody who lives in Delhi or visits Delhi hasn't been to the Akshardham Temple. Its beauty is beyond our ability to (5)___________. For one thing, the beauty of Akshardham, as well as the level of precision with which it is created, has always enthralled me.

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

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The room was decorated with a number of (1) ____________ objects, difficult to be seen around, small items of antique statuary and clay pots. (2) _________ the wall hung a stick, (3) __________ about with ivy leaves. It was (4) ______ with a small chaise longue. The wooden boards (5) ________ beneath the feet of the boy present.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Delhi is one of India's most popular tourist destinations, not only because it is the country's capital, but also because it has a rich history (1)__________ the walls that surround it. When it comes to tourists (2)___________, the Akshardham Temple is one of the most popular in Delhi. This temple is both an (3)___________ wonder and an important part of Hindu (4)_________. Nobody who lives in Delhi or visits Delhi hasn't been to the Akshardham Temple. Its beauty is beyond our ability to (5)___________. For one thing, the beauty of Akshardham, as well as the level of precision with which it is created, has always enthralled me.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Delhi is one of India's most popular tourist destinations, not only because it is the country's capital, but also because it has a rich history (1)__________ the walls that surround it. When it comes to tourists (2)___________, the Akshardham Temple is one of the most popular in Delhi. This temple is both an (3)___________ wonder and an important part of Hindu (4)_________. Nobody who lives in Delhi or visits Delhi hasn't been to the Akshardham Temple. Its beauty is beyond our ability to (5)___________. For one thing, the beauty of Akshardham, as well as the level of precision with which it is created, has always enthralled me.

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

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

With Siya’s next step she was standing (1) ________ a lake, and the candlelight shone brightly on the water. She was walking through the mountains, (2) _______ lonely crags, where the candlelight was reflected in the eyes of the creatures of the high snows. She (3) _______ a chariot being pulled. She could hear the (4) ________ of water as it splashed and sang its way into a small (5) _________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

With Siya’s next step she was standing (1) ________ a lake, and the candlelight shone brightly on the water. She was walking through the mountains, (2) _______ lonely crags, where the candlelight was reflected in the eyes of the creatures of the high snows. She (3) _______ a chariot being pulled. She could hear the (4) ________ of water as it splashed and sang its way into a small (5) _________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

With Siya’s next step she was standing (1) ________ a lake, and the candlelight shone brightly on the water. She was walking through the mountains, (2) _______ lonely crags, where the candlelight was reflected in the eyes of the creatures of the high snows. She (3) _______ a chariot being pulled. She could hear the (4) ________ of water as it splashed and sang its way into a small (5) _________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The expansive (1) __________stretched as far as the eye could see, its vastness seeming endless. Majestic mountains towered in the distance, their peaks (2)__________ by a thin layer of snow. A gentle breeze whispered through the (3)__________ trees, rustling their vibrant leaves. The air (4)_______ the sweet fragrance of the flowers, filling the surroundings with a delightful aroma. As the sun began to set, the sky transformed into a radiant canvas, painted with (5)______ of orange, pink, and gold.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The (1)__________ traveller embarked on an exciting (2)__________ through uncharted lands, seeking adventure and discovery. Armed (3)_____ a tattered map and a curious spirit, he ventured into the dense forest, where the air was thick with the (4)__________ of wildlife that echoed through the trees. The path ahead was obscured by overgrown vegetation and tangled roots, challenging his every step. With unwavering (5)___________, he pushed forward, drawn by the allure of the unknown.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The expansive (1) __________stretched as far as the eye could see, its vastness seeming endless. Majestic mountains towered in the distance, their peaks (2)__________ by a thin layer of snow. A gentle breeze whispered through the (3)__________ trees, rustling their vibrant leaves. The air (4)_______ the sweet fragrance of the flowers, filling the surroundings with a delightful aroma. As the sun began to set, the sky transformed into a radiant canvas, painted with (5)______ of orange, pink, and gold.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The (1)__________ traveller embarked on an exciting (2)__________ through uncharted lands, seeking adventure and discovery. Armed (3)_____ a tattered map and a curious spirit, he ventured into the dense forest, where the air was thick with the (4)__________ of wildlife that echoed through the trees. The path ahead was obscured by overgrown vegetation and tangled roots, challenging his every step. With unwavering (5)___________, he pushed forward, drawn by the allure of the unknown.

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

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The (1)__________ traveller embarked on an exciting (2)__________ through uncharted lands, seeking adventure and discovery. Armed (3)_____ a tattered map and a curious spirit, he ventured into the dense forest, where the air was thick with the (4)__________ of wildlife that echoed through the trees. The path ahead was obscured by overgrown vegetation and tangled roots, challenging his every step. With unwavering (5)___________, he pushed forward, drawn by the allure of the unknown.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The (1)__________ traveller embarked on an exciting (2)__________ through uncharted lands, seeking adventure and discovery. Armed (3)_____ a tattered map and a curious spirit, he ventured into the dense forest, where the air was thick with the (4)__________ of wildlife that echoed through the trees. The path ahead was obscured by overgrown vegetation and tangled roots, challenging his every step. With unwavering (5)___________, he pushed forward, drawn by the allure of the unknown.

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

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The (1)__________ traveller embarked on an exciting (2)__________ through uncharted lands, seeking adventure and discovery. Armed (3)_____ a tattered map and a curious spirit, he ventured into the dense forest, where the air was thick with the (4)__________ of wildlife that echoed through the trees. The path ahead was obscured by overgrown vegetation and tangled roots, challenging his every step. With unwavering (5)___________, he pushed forward, drawn by the allure of the unknown.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The expansive (1) __________stretched as far as the eye could see, its vastness seeming endless. Majestic mountains towered in the distance, their peaks (2)__________ by a thin layer of snow. A gentle breeze whispered through the (3)__________ trees, rustling their vibrant leaves. The air (4)_______ the sweet fragrance of the flowers, filling the surroundings with a delightful aroma. As the sun began to set, the sky transformed into a radiant canvas, painted with (5)______ of orange, pink, and gold.

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

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The expansive (1) __________stretched as far as the eye could see, its vastness seeming endless. Majestic mountains towered in the distance, their peaks (2)__________ by a thin layer of snow. A gentle breeze whispered through the (3)__________ trees, rustling their vibrant leaves. The air (4)_______ the sweet fragrance of the flowers, filling the surroundings with a delightful aroma. As the sun began to set, the sky transformed into a radiant canvas, painted with (5)______ of orange, pink, and gold.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The expansive (1) __________stretched as far as the eye could see, its vastness seeming endless. Majestic mountains towered in the distance, their peaks (2)__________ by a thin layer of snow. A gentle breeze whispered through the (3)__________ trees, rustling their vibrant leaves. The air (4)_______ the sweet fragrance of the flowers, filling the surroundings with a delightful aroma. As the sun began to set, the sky transformed into a radiant canvas, painted with (5)______ of orange, pink, and gold.

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

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Nainital has a 1.___________ lake. Tourists come from far and wide to 2._______ boating here. There is a skating place behind it. People who skate here say that the ride seems to go round with them. Evenings are also pleasant here. The 3._______ of the electric lights looks as if they are dancing in the ripples of the lake. Truly, Nainital is an 4._____ city of 5.________ beauty.

Select the most appropriate option for blank 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Nainital has a 1.___________ lake. Tourists come from far and wide to 2._______ boating here. There is a skating place behind it. People who skate here say that the ride seems to go round with them. Evenings are also pleasant here. The 3._______ of the electric lights looks as if they are dancing in the ripples of the lake. Truly, Nainital is an 4._____ city of 5.________ beauty.

Select the most appropriate option for blank 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Nainital has a 1.___________ lake. Tourists come from far and wide to 2._______ boating here. There is a skating place behind it. People who skate here say that the ride seems to go round with them. Evenings are also pleasant here. The 3._______ of the electric lights looks as if they are dancing in the ripples of the lake. Truly, Nainital is an 4._____ city of 5.________ beauty.

Select the most appropriate option for blank 5.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Nainital has a 1.___________ lake. Tourists come from far and wide to 2._______ boating here. There is a skating place behind it. People who skate here say that the ride seems to go round with them. Evenings are also pleasant here. The 3._______ of the electric lights looks as if they are dancing in the ripples of the lake. Truly, Nainital is an 4._____ city of 5.________ beauty.

Select the most appropriate option for blank 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Nainital has a 1.___________ lake. Tourists come from far and wide to 2._______ boating here. There is a skating place behind it. People who skate here say that the ride seems to go round with them. Evenings are also pleasant here. The 3._______ of the electric lights looks as if they are dancing in the ripples of the lake. Truly, Nainital is an 4._____ city of 5.________ beauty.

Select the most appropriate option for blank 2.