In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.Student clubs are the place where students can (1) ______ their learning through interaction and discussion. Every activity in the club (2) ______ students to cultivate a different perception of life. The main purpose of the club is to provide a/an (3) ______ to showcase their talents and capabilities. It is the only place where students find time to (4) ______ themselves for their future. These activities not only benefit in shaping their interests and hobbies but also develop their leadership and social skills in a/an (5) ______ way.Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
- Arisk
- Boccasion
- Cexcuse
- Dopportunity
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's read the phrase for blank (3): "The main purpose of the club is to provide a/an (3) ______ to showcase their talents and capabilities."The sentence points to a favorable combination of circumstances that allows someone to perform an action. This is the exact definition of an "opportunity".Note the preceding article construction: "provide a/an...". "Opportunity" begins with a vowel sound, which functions correctly with "an".While "occasion" is a similar word, "provide an opportunity" is the standard idiomatic expression for giving someone a chance to perform or display skills.