Multiple choice

Blank (iii)

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word to fill the numbered blanks.

Man (i) __________ live for himself alone. He lives for the good of others as well as for himself. Everyone has his duties (ii) __________ be it the richest or (iii) __________. To some life is a pleasure, to others it’s suffering. But (iv) __________ rest do not live for self–enjoyment or even for fame. Their aim (v) __________ to do useful work for a good cause. We must do our duty (vi) __________ man and God. It is the knowledge of good and evil, that (vii) __________ us responsible (viii) __________ man here and to God hereafter. Great deeds are to be worked for, hoped for and died for.

  1. the poor

  2. poor

  3. the poorest

  4. poorest
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence structure requires parallel construction: 'be it the richest or (iii) _____.' Since 'the richest' uses the definite article 'the' with the superlative, the parallel construction needs 'the poorest.' This maintains grammatical symmetry. 'The poor' is generic, 'poor' lacks the article, and 'poorest' lacks the article - only 'the poorest' matches the pattern.

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