Directions: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. Dhritrashtra’s discomfort was evident though he tried to (1)______ it. He said, “I don’t see why this is a matter of (2)______ concern. At the appropriate time, when the planets are aligned (3)______, the proclamation of my eldest son, Duryodhana, as the crown prince, shall (4)______.” Duryodhana’s face lit upon hearing this. But there were soft (5)______ as a wave of uneasiness swept through the royal court. Vidura (6)______ up to speak, “Your Majesty, you have (7)______ in the past that you are only a representative of King Pandu. (8)______, when the time comes, you should (9)______ Pandu’s eldest son as his successor and the crown prince.” (10)______ had Vidura said this than a large number of courtiers echoed his statement in unison.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 9
coronate
Passage Completion: Selecting the Right Word for Blank 9
This question requires us to select the most appropriate word to fill in blank number 9 within the provided passage. The goal is to ensure the chosen word fits the grammatical structure and the contextual meaning of the sentence and the overall narrative.
Understanding the Sentence Context
The sentence containing blank number 9 is: "Your Majesty, you have (7)______ in the past that you are only a representative of King Pandu. (8)______, when the time comes, you should (9)______ Pandu’s eldest son as his successor and the crown prince."
This part of the passage involves Vidura speaking to Dhritrashtra about the succession of the throne. Vidura reminds Dhritrashtra of his duty towards King Pandu's lineage. The phrase "as his successor and the crown prince" clearly indicates the act of officially installing someone into the royal position.
Evaluating Options for Blank 9
Let's examine each option to see which word best completes the sentence:
Option 1: coronate
The word 'coronate' means to place a crown on someone's head, symbolizing their official investiture as a monarch or sovereign. In the context of appointing a successor and a crown prince, this action is precisely what is described. Therefore, "you should coronate Pandu’s eldest son..." makes perfect sense.
Option 2: collate
'Collate' means to collect and arrange information in a specific order. For example, collating data or documents. This meaning does not fit the context of appointing a royal successor.
Option 3: celebrate
'Celebrate' refers to marking a happy event or occasion with festivities. While the coronation of a crown prince might be celebrated, the act of appointing them is not called 'celebrate'.
Option 4: collaborate
'Collaborate' means to work together with someone on a project or activity. This word is irrelevant to the act of appointing a successor to the throne.
Final Choice for Blank 9
Based on the analysis, the word 'coronate' is the only option that accurately describes the action of installing someone as a successor and crown prince. The sentence implies a formal ceremony or act of bestowing the royal title.
Therefore, the most appropriate word for blank number 9 is 'coronate'.
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