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Question : Comprehension:

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.

Many years ago, high up among (1)______ old Swiss mountains, there lived a man named William Tell. He was a (2)______ hunter and considered to be the best shot in the (3)______ land. At that time, the country was ruled by a (4)______ named Gessler. Gessler was very proud of the power that he had (5)______ his people. He made many harsh laws which the people had to (6)______. He had his hat placed on a tall pole and ordered that anyone who (7)______ that way should bow to his hat. One day William Tell (8)_______ to pass that way. The soldier on duty asked him to bow or face the (9)______. But William Tell boldly refused and said he would never show (10)______ to a hat.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.

Option 1: combined

Option 2: entire

Option 3: overall

Option 4: total


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: entire


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Entire means whole or complete. In this context, it is used to indicate the whole of the land or country, suggesting that William Tell was considered the best shot throughout the entire area, without exception.

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