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.
lustrous
The correct answer is lustrous.
Inference/General Sense Clues: You have to use the overall meaning of the passage or sentence to figure out the word. This was the primary method used in this question, combining the overall positive tone with the specific description of "vibrant leaves." By paying close attention to these clues, you can often determine the most appropriate word even if you don't know the definition of every option immediately.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
What would come in place of 1
What would come in place of 2
What would come in place of 3
What would come in place of 4
What would come in place of 5