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ANKIT THOLIA

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how i can download my test paper with corrected answer after attemping the test for future review.

Question:
DIRECTIONS: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. 


In July 2008, one of the most inspiring leaders of our times, _(a)_ his ninetieth birthday. Nelson Mandela retired from politics in 1999, but he has remained _(b)_ continuing his work through the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The foundation has launched an Aids awareness campaign, 46664, named _(c)_ Mandela’s prison number. He has also set up a scholarship programme whose _(d)_ was to promote leadership among young Africans.

During the 1990s, _(e)_ I worked with Mr. Mandela on his autobiography “Long walk to freedom”, _(f)_ his leadership firsthand. During his election campaign we were on board a plane discussing his book. Twenty minutes _(g)_ to landing the engine failed. Many began to panic.  The only thing that _(h)_ them was looking at Mandela, who was reading his paper as if  he were a passenger on a morning train to work. The plane landed safely and when we got into the car taking us to the hotel he _(i)_ to me, “I was terrified on the plane!” As a leader he realised he was a model for others and this gave him the strength to _(j)_ over his own fear.

Mark the correct option for blank _(a)_.
Options:
A)

retired

B) remembered
C) honoured
D) celebrated
Solution:
Ans: (d) celebrated

celebrated his ninetieth birthday... is correct

All the other options are inappropriate in the given context

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