Direction: In the following two passages 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.

PASSAGE I
I am delighted to see here the dignitaries representing their great countries. Their presence among us is a symbol of 381 in our efforts towards creating a sense of brotherhood among man. Our primary objective is promoting love and 382 We have to work
towards 383 fear and mistrust. It is an admitted fact that violence is not 384 in the present world. Peace and love are major 385 of life. They are 386 upon each other. Each is 387 without the other. Peace cannot possibly be achieved without 388 in man, the subtle feelings of real love for his fellow human beings. And this is not possible unless man becomes 389 of his own place in the universe. Human self is a highly important 390 of human nature.

PASSAGE II
I think the main reason for the alarming number of childhood suicides is 391 the excessive pressure placed on children to study 392 they may compete successfully 393 others when they grow 394 and achieve worldly respect and 395 position. The main reason is that 396 are given on high purpose 397 believe in. Children today are 398 to be cynics – at an age when they 399 an absolute need for 400 of some kind.

Direction: 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.

There 376 in the city of Ujjain, a poor tailor, 377 Ramphal. As he was very poor, he 378 to live and work in one little room with his wife and 379 three small children. The children fought 380 each other and made so much noise.