In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
- Asettled
- Bdecided
- Ccertain
- Dfixed
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
The phrase "After a ________ age" implies a specific but unstated point of development or age maturity.
In English, the phrase a certain age is a standard idiomatic expression used to refer to a specific, appropriate, or particular stage of life.
"Settled age", "decided age", and "fixed age" are not idiomatically used in this context.
In English, the phrase a certain age is a standard idiomatic expression used to refer to a specific, appropriate, or particular stage of life.
"Settled age", "decided age", and "fixed age" are not idiomatically used in this context.