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.

There is a (1) _____ sense of freedom about being alone in a carriage that is jolting noisily through the night. It is liberty unrestrained in a very (2) ______ form. You can do anything you like. You can talk to (3) ______ as loud as you please and no one will hear you. You can have that argument out with Jones and roll him triumphantly in the dust (4) ________ fear of a counterstroke. You can stand on your head and no one will see you. You can sing or dance a two-step or practise a golf stroke, (5) ______ play marbles on the floor without let or hindrance.

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

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  1. yet
  2. or
  3. but
  4. because

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Option 2 : or
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The correct answer is 'or'.
 
Key Points
  • The passage lists various activities, suggesting a choice between them.
  • "Or" is the logical conjunction used to list alternatives and options.
  • "Or" connects with the structure of the sentence, enumerating the activities one can do without hindrance.
  • Other options ("yet", "but", "because") do not fit the context of listing alternatives and are grammatically incorrect in the context.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
 
Complete Passage: There is a pleasant sense of freedom about being alone in a carriage that is jolting noisily through the night. It is liberty unrestrained in a very agreeable form. You can do anything you like. You can talk to yourself as loud as you please and no one will hear you. You can have that argument out with Jones and roll him triumphantly in the dust without fear of a counterstroke. You can stand on your head and no one will see you. You can sing or dance a two-step or practise a golf stroke, or play marbles on the floor without let or hindrance.
 
Additional Information
  • Yet: Incorrect as it suggests a contrast rather than listing alternatives.
  • But: Incorrect as it implies a contrast rather than offering another option.
  • Because: Incorrect as it introduces a reason rather than listing choices.
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