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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. 5.

  1. A
    alertness
  2. B
    awareness
  3. C
    aloofness
  4. D
    attentiveness

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The context states that understanding adult life issues helps children appreciate their parents' efforts.
Awareness means knowledge or perception of a situation or fact, which fits perfectly into "...awareness of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls...".

"Alertness" means being quick to notice things, "aloofness" means being distant or detached, and "attentiveness" means paying close attention to someone. None of these align with gaining a broader understanding of life's struggles as well as "awareness" does.

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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. 5.
A
alertness
B
awareness
C
aloofness
D
attentiveness

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