Multiple choice

Find the appropriate word and fill blank (iv).

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

The difference in ______(i)______ of parents towards their several children, is sometimes _______(ii)_____; especially in the mothers. As goes a famous saying, “A _____(iii)_____ son rejoices the father, but an ungracious son shames the mother.” Men have a foolish manner in creating and breeding _______(iv)_____ between brothers, during childhood, which may at times disturb the families.

  1. intimacy

  2. rivalry

  3. chivalry

  4. courtesy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

"Rivalry" is correct because the passage discusses how men create problematic relationships between brothers that can disturb families. Rivalry specifically means competition or conflict between people, often siblings, which fits perfectly with the context of something that "disturbs families." "Intimacy" means closeness, which is positive. "Chivalry" refers to medieval knightly conduct. "Courtesy" means politess, which is positive and wouldn't disturb families.

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