In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. I was often invited to colleges and universities (1) ______ lectures. Once, I went to a university to deliver a lecture. (2) ______, it was over, the students gathered to ask (3) ______ questions. Though it was getting late (4) ______ my next programme, since I love talking to (5) ______, I remained there answering their questions. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5.
- Astudents
- Bprofessors
- Cprincipals
- Dteachers
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The paragraph establishes that the speaker is currently visiting a university to deliver a lecture, and that after it concluded, the students gathered around him to ask questions. Therefore, when the speaker explains "since I love talking to ______", the context dictates he is referring to the students present.