Comprehension

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

Newspapers are like mirrors (1)___________ the diverse facets of society, capturing the voices, stories, and events that define our shared human experience. They serve as a forum (2)___________ dialogue, debate, and discussion, amplifying voices from all walks of life and fostering (3)___________ sense of community. Beyond reporting news, newspapers also celebrate achievements, highlight cultural (4)___________, and showcase human resilience in the face of adversity. They are archives of history, chronicling the triumphs and trials of generations, and serving as a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we can go. In an age of digital transformation, newspapers continue to (5)___________, adapting to new mediums while upholding the core values of journalism: accuracy, integrity, and accountability.

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

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  1. reflect
  2. reflects
  3. reflecting
  4. reflected

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Option 3 : reflecting
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The correct answer is 'reflecting'.
 
Key Points
  • The sentence begins with "Newspapers are like mirrors" and describes what newspapers do.
  • The present participle form "reflecting" fits well after "mirrors" to denote the ongoing action they perform.
  • Options like "reflect", "reflects", and "reflected" do not fit the sentence structure as they disrupt the grammatical flow.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.
 
Complete Passage: Newspapers are like mirrors reflecting (1) the diverse facets of society, capturing the voices, stories, and events that define our shared human experience. They serve as a forum (2)___________ dialogue, debate, and discussion, amplifying voices from all walks of life and fostering (3)___________ sense of community. Beyond reporting news, newspapers also celebrate achievements, highlight cultural (4)_____, and showcase human resilience in the face of adversity. They are archives of history, chronicling the triumphs and trials of generations, and serving as a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we can go. In an age of digital transformation, newspapers continue to (5)_____, adapting to new mediums while upholding the core values of journalism: accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
 
Additional Information
  • Reflect: As a verb, it means to throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it, which is not appropriate here.
  • Reflects: A form of the verb suitable for third person singular, which does not fit grammatically in "Newspapers are like mirrors".
  • Reflected: The past tense form that does not match the context of the sentence structure here.
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