Question : Comprehension:
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.
The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected people across the world. During these difficult (1)____ frontline workers have been at the highest risk as (2)____ have been stepping out to work daily (3)____ proper protective gear. An NGO reached out to people too (4)____ funds to procure PPE kits, masks, and sanitisers for (5)____ among the frontline workers. Several school children participated (6)_____ in this noble initiative. They collected old newspapers and books and (7)_____ them to raise a good sum of money which was (8)____ used to buy kits. The children were happy to (9)_____ and learned how taking care of each other is very (10)_____ in such challenging situations.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. 9.
Option 1: contribute
Option 2: afford
Option 3: enrich
Option 4: devote
Correct Answer: contribute
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
Explanation:
The context suggests that the children actively participated in the initiative by collecting old newspapers and books to raise funds. The word
contribute
aligns well with the idea that the children willingly and actively added to the cause, emphasising their positive involvement in the fundraising activity.
Therefore, the correct answer is, contribute.
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