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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.
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 1.
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Download Solution PDF- The passage describes the experience of being alone in a carriage in positive terms.
- "Pleasant" appropriately describes a positive sense of freedom.
- "Pleasant" fits well with the overall tone of the passage, which conveys a sense of enjoyment and liberty.
- Other options ("tedious", "contemptuous", "baleful") have negative connotations and do not match the context.
- Tedious: Incorrect as it implies boredom and does not fit the positive tone of the passage.
- Contemptuous: Incorrect as it suggests disdain and is not relevant to the context.
- Baleful: Incorrect as it signifies harm or malice, which is contrary to the positive sentiment conveyed.
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