Directions : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out and replaced with blanks represented by letters. First, read the passage and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks as per the questions given.
What we think of ________ (A), including our personality traits, is our identity. What others think of us makes us our reputation. Reputations matter, and it also matters whether they match our identities. Although most want to be known as having desirable traits, we also wish to be seen ______ (B). For example, if people see our traits as we do, their behaviour towards us and our reactions are _____ (C) predictable for everyone. For instance, if you think you are a ______ (D) person, but your partner is not, then his or her behaviour towards you may occasionally seem surprising. But if you mutually agree that you are not very diligent, then their same behaviour might not surprise you, even if it doesn't necessarily make you happy. Your reputation for low diligence _______ (E) your identity, so it all makes sense. Or you may think that you don't have the personality traits expected from a leader, but your boss thinks _______ (F) and keeps assigning you leadership roles that stress you a great deal.
Which of the following words can fill the blank B?
1.Precisely
2.Notoriously
3.Adventurous
4.Impactful
5.Belligerent
Correct Answer : 1
Solution :
The blank requires an adverb to qualify the verb 'seen'. Options (c), (d) and (e) - 'adventurous' (willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences), 'impactful' (having a major impact or effect) and 'belligerent' (hostile and aggressive) are adjectives which will require 'as' before them to be placed correctly in the sentence, but it is not available, so they are negated. Option (b) 'notoriously' (used to emphasize that a quality or fact, typically a bad one, is well known) is an adverb, but it does not match the context of the sentence and so it is also negated. Option (a) 'precisely' (in exact terms; without vagueness) is an adverb that qualifies the verb 'seen' and also matches the context of the sentence and so, it can fill the blank.
Hence, the correct answer is option (a).
Note:
Qualifiers: A word or phrase that limits the meaning of another word or phrase or makes it less general. 'Adverbs' and 'adjectives' are qualifiers.
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