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Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The next period they had was History. The boys looked forward to it __(1)__. It was taught by Mr. Pillai, who __(2)__ a name in the school for his kindness and __(3)__ humour. He was reputed to have never frowned at the boys at __(4)__ time. The music period was __(5)__ last in the morning. It was not such a dull hour after all.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in blank no. 3.

This question was previously asked in
SSC Selection Post 2020 Graduation Level Question Paper (14 Dec, 2020) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

Good

The correct answer is Good.

Additional Information: Phrase "Good Humour" The phrase "good humour" refers to a cheerful and amiable state of mind, or a disposition that allows one to be amused and to make others laugh in a pleasant way. Someone with good humour is typically not easily annoyed and maintains a positive attitude, often using wit kindly. This meaning strongly supports its use in describing a teacher known for kindness and a lack of frowning. Understanding common collocations (words that often go together, like "good" and "humour") is essential for excelling in passage completion and vocabulary-based questions.

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